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

  • MacBook Pro 14", M5

    My daily driver for everything from heavy development work to content creation. The M5 chip handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat.

  • Apple Magic Trackpad

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

    • Tech stack

  • JavaScript

    The language I keep coming back to after almost a decade of writing it. It runs everywhere, the ecosystem moves fast, and I've written enough of it to know exactly where the sharp edges are.

  • TypeScript

    JavaScript with a safety net. Types catch the class of bug that used to eat an afternoon, and the editor tooling you get for free makes refactoring something I'll actually do instead of avoid.

  • React

    My default for anything with a user interface. Components compose, state is predictable, and the mental model has held up across every project I've shipped with it.

  • Next.js

    The framework I reach for on nearly every new project. Server-side rendering, file-based routing, and image optimization out of the box mean I spend my time on the product instead of the plumbing — and the SEO benefits are hard to argue with.

  • Node.js

    Everything on the server side. APIs, background jobs, scrapers, CLI scripts — being able to use one language across the whole stack is still the thing I appreciate most about it.

  • Tailwind CSS

    Utility classes instead of a stylesheet I'll be scared to touch in six months. It keeps design decisions in the markup where I can see them and makes it easy to stay consistent across a project.

  • Vercel

    Where most of my projects live. Push to Git, get a deployment, preview every branch — the workflow disappears into the background, which is exactly what I want from hosting.

    • Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    My coding environment of choice, Visual Studio Code provides all the features of an IDE with the flexibility of a text editor. Its extensive plugin ecosystem allows me to customize my development environment perfectly to my needs.

  • iTerm2

    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.

    • Marketing

  • Buffer

    Managing social media has never been easier with Buffer. It allows me to schedule posts across platforms, ensuring my content strategy is consistent without constant manual input.

  • Ubersuggest

    For quick keyword research and SEO insights, UberSuggest is my go-to tool. It helps me understand what my audience is searching for, optimizing my content for better visibility.

  • Google Search Console

    This tool is essential for monitoring and maintaining my site's presence in Google Search results. It gives me detailed reports on search traffic, crawl errors, and site security issues.

    • Productivity

  • Notion

    I've found Notion to be incredibly versatile for organizing my thoughts, projects, and daily tasks. It's like having a digital workspace where everything from notes to project management can be seamlessly integrated.

  • Google Drive

    All my document storage, sharing, and collaboration happen here. Google Drive's integration with other Google services makes it a cornerstone for my digital workflow.

  • Pitch

    For presentations, Pitch has been a revelation. It's intuitive, collaborative, and the templates are professional enough to make my presentations stand out without spending hours on design.

  • Canva

    When it comes to design, Canva simplifies everything. Whether it's social media graphics, flyers, or even simple infographics, Canva's user-friendly interface lets me create professional-looking content quickly.