Uses

Hardware

• MacBook Pro M1

  Primary machine for all development, writing, and everything in between. Fast, quiet, and the battery life is still ridiculous.

• iPhone 14 Pro Max

  Daily driver. The large screen is the main reason — reading, notes, and testing mobile layouts.

• Bose QC35 Headphones

  Wireless noise cancellation for deep focus. A non-negotiable when working in a busy office or open plan environment.

Development

• VS Code

  Primary editor for everything. Extensions, settings sync, and GitHub Copilot integration make it hard to reach for anything else.

• iTerm2

  Terminal replacement with split panes, profiles, and better search. Paired with zsh and a minimal prompt.

• GitHub Copilot

  AI pair programmer used daily at work. Strongest for boilerplate and tests — less useful for architectural decisions.

• Claude

  Personal AI for writing, debugging, and thinking through problems. Tends to reason better than other models on complex tasks.

macOS Apps

• Alfred

  App launcher and workflow automation. Replaced Spotlight years ago and never looked back. The clipboard history alone is worth it.

• Rectangle Pro

  Window management via keyboard shortcuts. Snap to halves, thirds, and corners without touching the mouse.

• Only Switch

  Menu bar utility for toggling system settings — Night Shift, hidden files, AirPods switching — without digging through System Preferences.

• Calendar 366 II

  Full-featured calendar app that shows today's events in the menu bar. The week and year views make planning at a glance much easier.