What I work
with, daily.
Stipulation
A working list of the hardware and software that quietly get the job done. Boring on purpose — the tools should disappear so the thinking can show up.
- 01·01
14" MacBook Pro · M1 · 16GB · 500GB
The M-series chips are still a joy. Development tools, a browser tab for everything, and the occasional light game — no complaints.
- 02·01
VS Code
Tried to leave a few times. Always come back. The extension ecosystem is simply unbeatable.
- 02·02
Postman
Years in and still the most comfortable way to poke at an API on a quiet afternoon.
- 02·03
GitHub & GitLab
GitHub for personal work, GitLab for day-job things. Both solid. I lean GitHub for the UI.
- 03·01
Tailwind UI
Premade components and templates. An honest shortcut when the clock is already loud.
- 04·01
Apple Notes
Tried the fancy ones. Ended up back here. Simple wins most weeks.
- 04·02
Apple Reminders
Work tasks. Grocery lists. The thing I promised a friend two weeks ago. All here.
¶ Note
Revised occasionally
“Your tools shape your taste.” I try to keep the shaping deliberate — replace a thing only when the new one earns the switch.