Uses
A comprehensive list of the tools, software, and hardware I use daily. Inspired by uses.tech.
๐ฅ๏ธ Hardware
Primary development machine. The M3 chip handles everything from code editing to running local LLMs.
Personal laptop for everyday use.
Desktop for gaming and heavier workstation tasks.
Repurposed gaming laptop running as a home server.
Low-power always-on server for self-hosted services.
34" curved ultrawide USB-C monitor.
Wireless keyboard for Mac. Clean and minimal.
Mechanical keyboard for Windows/gaming use.
Multi-device mouse. Switches seamlessly between Mac and Windows.
Compact MIDI keyboard controller for music production.
๐ง Audio
Primary headphones. ANC + transparency mode, great for on-the-go.
Over-ear wireless headphones with noise cancellation. Alternate pick for long sessions.
Tuned IEM by Crinacle. Excellent value for neutral-ish sound signature.
Budget IEM with a clean, reference-adjacent sound.
Ultra-compact USB-C IEM with built-in DSP.
โก Development Tools
My primary code editor. Fast, extensible, and great with Copilot.
Terminal emulator with great split pane support and customization.
Framework for managing Zsh configuration with useful plugins.
AI pair programmer that helps write code faster.
Container platform for running isolated development environments.
๐งฉ Languages & Frameworks
Primary language for data analysis, scripting, and automation.
For web development and Node.js applications.
Core skill for data querying and database management.
Static site generator powering this very website.
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
๐ Data & Analytics
Data manipulation libraries for Python.
Fast analytical database that runs anywhere.
Interactive notebooks for data exploration.
Data transformation tool for analytics engineering.
๐ Organize
Project management for Dev and Homelab projects. Replaced GitHub Projects.
Personal note-taking. Simple and syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.
Knowledge base for technical notes and long-form writing.
Calendar and scheduling.
Task and todo management.
Primary browser on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Primary browser on Windows.
Secondary browser for dev and homelab work across Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Primary bookmark manager.
Secondary bookmark manager for archiving and image-heavy content.
Primary password manager. Open-source and cross-platform.
Secondary password manager for Apple ecosystem.
2FA authentication.
Launcher and productivity tool for macOS.
โ๏ธ Services
Hosting and deployment for this site with serverless functions.
Code hosting and version control.
Serverless Redis for upvotes and view counts.
DNS, CDN, and security services.
GitHub-powered comments system.
๐ชฆ Retired
Replaced by Dell P3424WEB ultrawide.
Replaced by Apple Magic Keyboard + Redragon Kumara.
Replaced by Logitech M720 Triathlon for multi-device support.
Replaced by AirPods Pro 2 as primary + Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC as alt.
Switched to Safari/Edge as primary browsers.
Moved to Bitwarden for open-source, cross-platform password management.
Switched to VS Code for better extension support.
Moved to Arc Browser for better tab management.
Replaced by Raycast - faster and more extensible.
Switched to Thunder Client in VS Code.
๐ Changelog
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Feel free to reach out if you have questions about any of these tools or want recommendations for your own setup.