Software and other stuff I use and like. You might too.

We software people love to compare our development setup. So here is mine before you ask.

Workstation

  • 14” MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM (2021)

    This is my work laptop. It fits into a small backpack and with a long battery life, makes it outstanding for working outside of home.

  • Macbook Air M1, 16GB RAM (2020)

    The trusty laptop that still rocks even though it is from a few years ago. My personal laptop.

  • iPad Air (11 inch, 6th gen)

    I use this iPad mostly for music and reading. It is a very good media consumption device.

  • Dell UltraSharp 27 USB-C Monitor: U2719DC

    This 2K resolution monitor can be adjusted ergonomically and has lots of video inputs and usb passthrough connectivity. The USB-C can be connected to your laptop to provide both power and video output, which reduces the number of cables on your desk.

  • Logitech MX Master 3

    I really like that when using this mouse, the thumb resting area ensures no part of your hand is sliding around the desk. It is a very comfortable mouse which ensures zero finger cramps. I use this mouse when I am outside the house.

  • Logitech G502 X Wired Gaming Mouse

    This mouse also has a thumb resting area, although smaller than the MX Master 3, it works well. I use this wired version as I have a work laptop and personal laptop, and want to be able to change my laptop but use the same peripherals. Since it is wired, I just need to plug my dongle from one laptop to the other and the peripherals work.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    A really good code editor. I really like the remote SSH functionality which allows easier remote debugging and using remote devboxes.

Productivity

  • Todoist

    I jumped from Todoist to TickTick to Taskwarrior, and now have settled back on Todoist for the nice UI on web and mobile.

Homelab

  • Beelink SER7 Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS

    I am using this mini PC as a server to hosts applications like this website.

  • Beelink Mini S12, Intel N95 x 3

    I am using these to host a Kubernetes cluster running on Talos OS.