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

  • Custom PC, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 48GB DRR5 RAM, Nvidia RTX 3080

    The perfect sidekick for both coding and unwinding with racing sims. With its speedy processor and generous RAM, it tackles coding tasks effortlessly, making development builds a breeze. Thanks to its fast SSD, compiling code is a snap, allowing for quick iterations and smooth workflow. And when it’s time to kick back, it seamlessly transforms into a gaming powerhouse, delivering thrills on the virtual track. Whether I’m debugging code or tearing up the roads, my PC has me covered with its dependable performance and versatility.

  • ASUS TUF Gaming 2K Monitors x 3

    The only display on the market if you want something HiDPI and bigger than 27”. When you’re working at planetary scale, every pixel you can get counts.

  • GMMK Pro 2 Keyboard with Gateron Ink Black V2 Switches

    They don’t make keyboards the way they used to. I buy these any time I see them go up for sale and keep them in storage in case I need parts or need to retire my main.

  • Razer Death Adder Pro V2

    Something about all the gestures makes me feel like a wizard with special powers. I really like feeling like a wizard with special powers.

  • My Mom’s Old Office Chair

    It works.

  • Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone

    Buttery smooth vocals for daily standup.

Development tools

  • VS Code

    I don’t care if it’s missing all of the fancy IDE features everyone else relies on, Sublime Text is still the best text editor ever made.

  • WSL 2 Running Ubuntu

    I’m honestly not even sure what features I get with this that aren’t just part of the macOS Terminal but it’s what I use.

Design

  • Figma

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

Productivity

  • Notion

    It’s not the newest kid on the block but it’s still the fastest. The Sublime Text of the application launcher world.

Sim Racing Rig

  • Fanatec Podium DD2

    It’s not the newest kid on the block but it’s still the fastest. The Sublime Text of the application launcher world.

  • Next Level Racing GT/Formula Cockpit

    It’s not the newest kid on the block but it’s still the fastest. The Sublime Text of the application launcher world.