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Software I use, gadgets I ❤️, 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. Here's a small list of my favorites.

Workstation

  • MacBook Pro 14” M2 MAX, 32GB RAM (2023)

    This is my daily driver. I use it for everything from coding, to writing, to strategizing, to creating decks. I love the M2 Max performance. I'm glad Apple brought back the MagSafe connector and all the ports.

  • LG 32UP83A 32 Inch UHD (3840 x 2160) 4K Monitor with IPS Display

    With 32 inches of screen real estate and 4K resolution, I can have 4 windows open at the same time. I use the Rectangle App to split my screen and manage my windows.

  • Vissles LP85 Optical Mechanical Keyboard

    The keyboard that Apple should have made. Love the ultra slim form factor especially for a mechanical keyboard. A must have for anyone who loves the clicky sound when hammering the keys.

  • Logitech MX Master 3

    One of the most comfortable mouse I've used. The ergonomic design is comfortable to use for hours. This mouse is very well-built and is quite heavy, giving it a hefty feel. To be honest, I prefer this over the Apple magic mouse.

  • Vari Electric Standing Desk 60x30

    A solid table-top for all my needs in either standing / sitting form.

  • Herman Miller Aeron Chair

    I've switch to standing but still enjoy sitting once in a while especially during long calls. It's certainly pricey, but hey, who doesn't like an ergonomic chair with bragging rights?

  • Quntis ScreenLinear Deluxe Pro Monitor Light Bar

    Asymmetric LED screen light that eliminates glare and reduces eye strain during long coding sessions. The touch radar sensor and stepless dimming make it easy to adjust lighting throughout the day without leaving my keyboard.

Development

  • Cursor

    An AI-powered code editor built on VS Code. The AI pair programming capabilities have completely transformed my development workflow, making coding faster and more intuitive.

  • Warp

    A modern, fast terminal built in Rust with AI-powered command suggestions. The block-based output and built-in IDE-like features make command line work much more productive than traditional terminals.

  • Postgres.app

    A full-featured PostgreSQL installation packaged as a standard Mac app. I use it to easily switch between Postgres versions when working on different applications.

  • Ngrok

    A terminal application that I use to securely deliver instant ingress into my apps running in my local machine while working with webhooks (i.e. Stripe events)

  • Postman

    If you're working with APIs, this is a must have tool. Use it to document, share and test API endpoints with access to a library of the most popular APIs.

Product

  • Google Slides

    I use it frequently for creating pitch decks and presenting high level product roadmaps.

  • Miro

    I'm a visual person and this tool is great at giving me the freedom of expressing my thoughts when fleshing out workflows, architecture diagrams or strategy diagrams. It's great too when you need to brainstorm ideas with a group of people with realtime live interactions.

  • Notion

    A powerful all-in-one workspace that's I use to organize and manage my notes, todos and projects.

  • Product Board

    A great tool to plan, prioritize and rally your teams around your product roadmap

  • Airtable

    I use the Kanban view to manage product backlog for small projects and the forms to capture customer feedbacks quickly. Integrates with a on of applications to pull in data as well, coupled with custom scripts, can be a very powerful tool to build what you need quickly.

  • Fathom

    AI-powered meeting assistant that automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings. Saves hours of note-taking and makes it easy to catch up on missed meetings or review key decisions.

  • Loom

    Perfect for creating quick screen recordings to explain complex concepts, demo features, or provide feedback. Much more effective than long written explanations.

  • Claude Code

    An AI-powered coding assistant that helps with everything from writing code to debugging and explaining complex codebases. Invaluable for rapid prototyping and learning new technologies.

  • Grok

    X's AI assistant that provides real-time information and analysis. Particularly useful for staying updated on current events and getting quick insights on trending topics.

  • Screen Studio

    Professional screen recording software that makes beautiful, polished videos with smooth cursor movements and automatic zoom effects. Perfect for creating product demos and tutorials.

  • Supademo

    Creates interactive product demos that are much more engaging than static screenshots or videos. Perfect for onboarding, sales presentations, and showcasing product features in an immersive way.