Uses
Here’s what’s in my digital toolbox — the gear I use to write code, craft interfaces, and stay productive.
Editor + Terminal
- My main battlestation is WebStorm, unmatched for TypeScript, Vue, and React projects. For backend work, I use Rider for C#/.NET and PHPStorm for PHP-based projects.
- I’m currently experimenting with Cursor. AI-assisted coding feels like the future, and I’m curious to see how it fits into my daily workflow.
- Ghostty is my terminal of choice: sleek, minimal, and lightning fast. I still keep iTerm2 around for nostalgia.
- I mostly stick with Chrome, not perfect but reliable and fast enough to stay out of my way.
Desktop Apps & Tools
- Raycast is my command bar sidekick. My dock is basically retired.
- Homebrew automates my setup, from CLI essentials to niche dev tools.
- Once a heavy Adobe user (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), I now prefer Figma for its clean, collaborative interface.
- TablePlus handles all my SQL database work with a clean and intuitive UI.
- 1Password keeps my credentials safe and synced across devices.
- MiniSim & Xcode serve as my mobile testing grounds, where I push layouts to their limits and debug scroll views.
- Raindrop.io is my digital library for articles, tools, inspiration, and occasionally a meme disguised as research.
- BetterTouchTool is my Swiss Army knife for window management. I even mapped F13–F15 for maximum obscure key-flexing.
Desk Setup
- My daily driver is a 13” Apple MacBook M1 MAX with 32GB RAM — small form, big power.
- Connected to a 27” Apple Studio Display, a stunning screen that helps me maintain focus.
- I sit like royalty in a Herman Miller Aeron, one of my smartest purchases, upgraded with Rollerblade wheels to glide into meetings effortlessly. Shoutout to Wes Bos for the inspiration.
- The desk is a custom-cut countertop mounted on an IKEA standing gaming desk frame, minimal yet rock solid.
- Keyboard: Apple Magic Keyboard with numpad. Mouse: Magic Mouse 2 — love it or hate it.
- Audio setup: Pioneer DJ studio monitors, perfect for deep focus or casual beat-making.
Backup Strategy
- My system is continuously backed up using Backblaze, ensuring nothing important is ever lost.
- Time Machine runs local backups for an extra layer of safety.
- All code is version-controlled and backed up on GitHub, with private repositories for personal projects and organization repos for team work. I also leverage GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment workflows.