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

  • 14” MacBook M1 Standard

    I was using an Silicon-based 14” MacBook 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.

  • Dell QHD 27

    The great option on the market if you want something HiDPI at 27”. When you’re working at planetary scale, every pixel you can get counts.

Development tools

  • VS Code

    VS Code can handle almost everything! Many great add-ons for Angular and Next. I am big fan of WebStorm too!

Design

  • Figma

    We started using Figma as just a design tool but now it is become our virtual whiteboard for the entire company. Never would have expected the collaboration features to be the real hook.

Productivity

  • Postman

    Postman is an invaluable tool for testing API integrations. Its user-friendly interface and extensive feature set make it an essential asset for seamless API development and debugging.

  • ARC Browser

    ARC Browser is pivotal in testing and ensuring responsive design, allowing developers to simulate and assess how websites render across different devices and screen sizes.