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" MacbookPro, M3 Pro, 18 GB RAM (2024)

I was using an Intel based MacbookPro from 2017 prior to this and the difference is night and day. Although I am a Linux enthusiast at heart I cannot live without the comfort of the battery life this laptop offers.

BenQ Monitor GW2485TC

It is just simple 24” monitor that offers USB-C connectivity that reduces my cable mess at home.

Keychron K12 Pro

I just love having small form factor keyboard for portability reasons and it sounds amazing for the “thock” lovers.

Logitech MX Master 3S

Although I almost always use the built-in trackpad for basics, I prefer this when it comes to casual usage.

Development Tools

LunarVim

After years of struggle I finally made the switch and now I cannot go back. It just feels fast and fun to edit text on this.

iTerm2

I use this because of the font support and colorscheme adjusts better for LunarVim.

IntelliJ IDEA

I use this for Java projects and synching with other developers in my team. It offers great debugging capabilities.

Design

Figma

I use this for any creative work. I prepare presentations, wireframes and mockups on this.

Productivity

Alfred

I used it for years and it feels faster than default Spotlight search.

Forest

It is a simple app for pomodoro technique. They let you do it with colleagues and friends and make it fun to work in bite size tasks together.