Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.
I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I’m being productive when I’m really just procrastinating. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.
Workstation
2x MXG G34WIC-65 | 34″ Curved Nano IPS Ultrawide 165Hz
Dual 34-inch curved Nano IPS displays running at 165Hz. The ultrawide aspect ratio and buttery smooth refresh rate make multitasking and immersive gaming feel effortless.
16” MacBook Pro, M1 Max, 64GB RAM (2021)
I was using an Intel-based 16” MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference is night and day. I’ve never heard the fans turn on a single time, even under the incredibly heavy loads I put it through with our various launch simulations.
AirPods Max 2
The active noise cancellation is incredible—traffic and coffee shop chatter just disappear. Spatial audio makes movies and music feel truly immersive, and the build quality is premium.
Apple Magic Trackpad
The glass surface is smooth and precise, making gestures feel natural and fluid. Perfect for editing work where you need fine control without hand fatigue.
Apple Keyboard with Touch ID
Unlocking my Mac and authenticating purchases with a single touch is a game-changer. The scissor mechanism feels responsive without being too loud.
UGREEN 20471 Vertical Laptop Stand Holder
Saves tons of desk space by keeping my MacBook upright and tucked away. The adjustable width fits perfectly even with a protective case on.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
The mesh back and seat keep me cool during long work sessions. Lumbar support adjusts perfectly, and the tilt mechanism feels incredibly natural.
MXG VMA-24P Heavy-Duty Dual Stacked Gas Spring Monitor Arm
Holds both 34-inch ultrawides with zero sag. Gas spring adjustments are buttery smooth, and the cable management keeps everything clean.
Nimble Podium 3-in-1 Wireless Charger
Charges iPhone, AirPods, and Watch simultaneously without cable clutter. Compact design, fast charging, and made from sustainable materials.
Development tools
VS Code
A powerful, free code editor with a massive extension ecosystem. It offers great features like IntelliSense and built-in Git support, making it a top choice for many developers.
Cursor
An AI-first code editor built on VS Code, designed to pair-program with you. It deeply integrates AI to help write, edit, and understand code with simple instructions.
Antigravity
A new AI-powered IDE focused on collaborative and agentic development. It allows you to offload tasks to AI agents that can execute code, refactor files, and run terminal commands directly.
Codex
OpenAI's AI system that translates natural language into code. It powers GitHub Copilot and can turn simple comments into working functions in many programming languages.
Claude Code
An autonomous coding agent from Anthropic, designed to be used directly in your terminal. It can search and edit code across your whole project, execute commands, and handle complex, multi-step tasks on your behalf.
Design
Adobe
An industry-standard suite of creative software for photo editing, graphic design, video editing, and more. It provides professional-grade tools like Photoshop and Illustrator for complex design projects.
Claude Design
Refers to using Anthropic's Claude AI model for design-related tasks. It can generate design specifications, analyze UI layouts from screenshots, and write HTML/CSS code from a simple mockup description.
Productivity
Habitify
A data-driven habit tracker focused on building long-term routines and consistency. It helps you monitor your progress with detailed charts and analytics to understand your behavioral patterns.
ClickUp
An all-in-one productivity platform that combines tasks, docs, goals, and chat into a single app. It’s highly customizable and aims to replace multiple tools, acting as a central hub for your work.
Focus
Simple tool for blocking distracting websites when I need to just do the work and get some momentum going.