Setup

Uses

A living list of the hardware, software, and tools I reach for every day.

Development

CursorAI-native editing with a real IDE behind it - hard to argue with that.
iTerm2 + zshFast, native, and gets out of the way, with a minimal prompt and a lot of aliases.
Vercel/NetlifyDefault stack for shipping web apps fast.
FigmaWhere all design work starts. Also doubles as a virtual whiteboard for architecture sketches, async design reviews, and just thinking out loud with diagrams.
CloudinaryImage and video optimization at the edge.

ClaudeMy go-to for writing, reasoning through complex problems, and code review. Usually more careful and nuanced than GPT for longer context.
ChatGPTStill useful, especially for quick lookups and when I want a second opinion. GPT-5 is fast enough to use like a smarter autocomplete. Looking forward to test Astra soon.
CodexVery new to this but looks promising for longer autonomous coding tasks. More on this soon.

MacBook ProM3 Pro, 36 GB, 16-inch, 512 GB SSD (Nov 2023) — Compiles are instant, the fans are silent, and I've never once felt the machine sweat. Best laptop I've owned.
Dell Ultrawide Quad-HD34-inch ultrawide 2K Quad-HD monitor, this single monitor setup handles everything I need for multiple tasks at once.
Keychron K6 keyboardCompact, Mechanical and Efficient - perfect for the long coding sessions.
Logitech MX Master 3The best mouse I've ever used. It's small, light, and has a great scroll wheel. I use it for all my computing needs.
Flowlyf Standing DeskElectric sit-stand desk. I alternate through the day. Whether it's actually healthier or I'm just optimizing to feel productive, I can't tell anymore - but it feels good.
Greysteel Gaming ChairI've been using this chair for 3 years now and it's been great. It's comfortable, supportive, and has a great design. I use it for all my computing needs.
Sony A7iiiI remember when I started with a Nikon almost a decade ago that improved my photography skills significantly, upgraded to Sony in 2025 and mainly use it for landscape photography now.
DJI Action 3My go to quick video camera. It's quick, light, has a great video quality and I can start its engine with 1 click.
DJI AvataFPV drone, tricky to fly but once you get the hang of it, it's a blast.

SlackWork comms. It's everywhere so there's no escaping it - but the keyboard shortcuts and thread model are good enough that I don't mind.
NotionMy personal knowledge base. I use it for everything from task management to note-taking to project planning. It's a great tool for organizing my thoughts and ideas.
Apple MusicAs a music and dance buff I want the best quality output when using apple devices and no one handles that better than Apple Music even though its suggestions engine is shitty and the library might not have everything I want.