Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I get asked a lot about the stuff I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to convince myself I’m being productive when I’m actually procrastinating. Here’s the list.

Workstation

  • Mac mini, M4, 16GB RAM (2024)

    I used a ThinkPad X1 Carbon running Fedora before this, but I realized I spend most of my time at my desk. Having a laptop made it too easy to blur work and personal life, so I switched to a desktop this time. I do miss the mobility sometimes though...

  • LG 27” UltraGear QHD (165Hz)

    I’ve used this 27” LG UltraGear QHD for a while now. It’s marketed as a gaming monitor, but it’s also an excellent everyday display. If you use it with a Mac, BetterDisplay can help you dial in scaling and sharpness.

  • Wobkey Crush 80 Pro

    I’m into mechanical keyboards, and this is one of the best I’ve used. Great build quality, feel, and sound. It’s also not obnoxiously loud, which my family appreciate.

  • Logitech MX Master 3

    I’ve been using this since 2021 and it still feels great. On macOS, Mos makes the scroll behavior much nicer.

Development tools

  • Zed

    I recently switched from Cursor to Zed. It’s fast, focused, and it’s been a real boost to my day-to-day productivity.

  • Ghostty

    Fast, feature-rich terminal I’ve been enjoying lately. The only thing I still miss is ⌘F for searching the terminal scrollback. It sounds like it’s landing soon.

  • OpenCode

    I use OpenCode as a lightweight AI pair for code reviews, quick refactors, and exploring alternatives when I’m stuck. I treat it like a fast second opinion, useful for momentum, but I still keep the final decisions grounded in tests, logs, and production realities.

Productivity

  • Raycast

    The fastest way for me to get around my Mac, launching apps, searching, running quick actions, and automating small repetitive tasks. Once it’s in your muscle memory, it’s hard to go back.

  • Obsidian

    My default place for thinking and writing. I keep lightweight daily notes, capture ideas as I go, and connect them with links instead of over-optimizing folder structure. It’s simple, searchable, and it scales with time.