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Password manager for storing all credentials.

Productivity app to search files and automate workflows.

Anti-Fatigue Mat

Anti-Fatigue Mat

Mat used when standing at desk to prevent foot soreness during extended standing periods.

Modern browser with vertical tabs, spaces, and thoughtful design for productive browsing.

Wireless noise-canceling headphones, best in class for blocking out distractions.

Offline documentation browser for frameworks and languages. Essential for working without internet.

Container platform for building, shipping, and running applications in isolated environments.

Elgato Key Light Air

LED panel lights for video calls and streaming with adjustable brightness and color temperature.

Split ergonomic mechanical keyboard with fully customizable layout and firmware.

A terminal emulator built for speed.

Distributed version control system. Everything I do is in a git repository.

Where all my code lives. Essential for collaboration and version control.

Herman Miller Embody

Ergonomic office chair designed for long-duration sitting with excellent back support and comfort.

27" 4K UHD monitor with excellent color accuracy for professional work.

Compact iPad used primarily for reading books, closer to traditional book size and comfortable to hold.

GPG made usable for the masses. Essential for encrypted communication and file sharing.

Network monitoring tool to track connections in and out of my machine. Essential for privacy.

Logitech MX Master 3S

Premium wireless mouse with advanced ergonomics and precision tracking for productivity.

MacBook Pro 14"

Daily driver for work and personal use. The 14" model is the perfect balance of portability and performance.

Mobel Standing Desk

Mobel Standing Desk

Height adjustable sit-to-stand desk frame with custom recycled hardwood top.

ASCII art editor for creating diagrams, flowcharts, and visual documentation in plain text.

My primary text editor for all development work. Powerful, customizable, and available in some flavour everywhere.

Note-taking and knowledge management app that allows me to create a personal knowledge base using plain old markdown.

MacOS iOS Linux

OrbStack

Fast, lightweight alternative to Docker Desktop for running containers and Linux VMs on macOS.

Save articles and interesting content to read later when I have time.

Modern native HTTP debugging proxy for macOS with intuitive interface for inspecting network traffic.

Feature-rich screenshot tool for macOS with annotations, scrolling capture, and OCR.

Team communication and collaboration platform. Where most of the day-to-day chat happens.

Infrastructure as code tool for building, changing, and versioning infrastructure safely and efficiently.

tmux

Terminal multiplexer for managing multiple terminal sessions. Essential for remote work and development.

macOS menu bar organizer that hides icons to keep the menu bar clean and minimal.

Virtual machine manager for MacOS. Replaced VirtualBox for more reliable virtualization.

Hardware security key housing all SSH, GPG and 2FA needs. Essential for authentication security. I run the 5ci and 5c NFC models for compatibility with all devices.

Zed

High-performance code editor built for speed and collaboration with native performance.

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Boxen

Manages dotfiles, apps, and MacOS configurations for consistent development environments.

VPN service with great UIs on iOS and MacOS, reliable and transparent privacy policies.

Window management application for MacOS. Simple and effective for organizing windows.

HiRise for iMac

HiRise for iMac

Stand that elevates the Thunderbolt Display to eye level for better ergonomics.

iTerm2

Terminal emulator for MacOS with better tmux support and customization options.

Kaleidoscope

Diff and merge tool for resolving merge conflicts. Better inspection when needed.

Quality notebook used with a modified Bullet Journal system for analog task management and planning.

Screenshot tool with AWS S3 integration for sharing screenshots without using local disk space.

Email client that replaced Sparrow. Perfect drop-in replacement with modern features.

Rain Design mStand

Laptop stand that elevates MacBook to eye level and improves airflow.

Keyboard productivity app that allows clicking UI elements without using the mouse.

IRC client for MacOS that handles multiple servers without feeling clunky or slow.

Thunderbolt Display

27" Apple Thunderbolt Display for external monitor setup.

Break reminder app that alternates between short and long breaks to maintain healthy work habits.

Visual Studio Code

My primary code editor for all development work. Lightweight, fast, and incredibly extensible.