Workspace & Tools
A comprehensive list of the hardware, recommended services, and recording equipment I use to build applications and produce content on a daily basis.
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Tools I Recommend
Vercel
My go-to platform for frontend deployment. It natively supports Next.js and integrates flawlessly with GitHub for automatic CI/CD preview deployments.
Figma
The industry standard for UI/UX design. I never write a line of CSS before I have completely mocked up the interfaces and component states in Figma.
Postman
An absolute necessity for backend engineering. I use it to mock, test, and document every REST and GraphQL API endpoint I build.
Notion
My digital brain. I use Notion to write YouTube video scripts, track freelance client pipelines, and document my server architectures.
Hardware & Machines
16" MacBook Pro (M3 Max)
64GB RAM, 2TB SSD. The ultimate compiling machine. It handles running multiple Docker containers and rendering 4K video simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
Dell UltraSharp 32" 4K
My primary monitor. The color accuracy is incredible for UI design, and it provides enough real estate to have VS Code and a browser open side-by-side.
Desk Setup & Peripherals
Keychron Q1 Pro
A 75% custom mechanical keyboard with Banana switches. Tactile enough for fast typing, but quiet enough not to ruin audio recordings.
Logitech MX Master 3S
The absolute gold standard for developer mice. I map the custom thumb buttons to switch between virtual desktops instantly.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
If you sit at a desk for 10 hours a day writing code, investing in your posture is non-negotiable. Worth every penny.
YouTube A/V Gear
Shure SM7B Microphone
The podcasting legend. It isolates my voice perfectly and blocks out the sound of my loud mechanical keyboard while live streaming.
Sony A7IV Camera
Used with a 35mm f/1.4 lens for that creamy blurred background during my YouTube talking-head segments.
Elgato Key Light
App-controlled lighting that keeps my face perfectly exposed without heating up the entire office.
Software & Editor
Visual Studio Code
My primary editor. It is lightweight, infinitely customizable, and the extension ecosystem is unmatched.
Theme: One Dark Pro
A deep, highly contrasted dark theme that prevents eye-strain during late-night coding sessions.
Font: Fira Code
A beautiful monospace font with programming ligatures (turns => into actual arrows).
Warp Terminal
A blazingly fast, Rust-based terminal that handles IDE-like text editing and AI command generation.