Uses
Gear & Tools
The things I actually use, honestly described. No affiliate links.
Hardware
- MacBook Pro 14"M3 Pro. The battery alone changed my life.
- LG 27UK850-W27" 4K. Good colour accuracy, USB-C passthrough.
- Keychron Q1Gateron G Pro Red switches. Quiet enough for calls.
- Logitech MX Master 3SThe scroll wheel is genuinely a competitive advantage.
- Sony WH-1000XM5ANC for deep work. The hinge creak is real, though.
Development
- VS CodeWith Vim mode. I refuse to explain this.
- WarpFor the terminal. The AI autocomplete is actually useful.
- TablePlusDatabase GUI. Worth every penny.
- ProxymanHTTP proxy. Invaluable for debugging mobile API calls.
- RaycastSpotlight replacement. The snippets alone justify it.
Design
- FigmaVariables and dev mode finally made it worth staying.
- FramerFor prototypes that need to feel real.
- RiveFor production-ready interactive animations.
- Typeface 3Font manager. Keeps the chaos organised.
Productivity
- ObsidianSecond brain. Local-first, Markdown, no lock-in.
- LinearIssue tracking that doesn't feel like punishment.
- Cleanshot XScreenshots and screen recording. Best in class.
- BearQuick notes. Syncs fast, stays out of the way.
Fonts & Typography
- Playfair DisplayMy current serif default for editorial work.
- DM SansCleanest variable sans for interfaces.
- JetBrains MonoBest monospaced for long coding sessions.
- SöhneWhen I need something with more personality.