Software and gadgets I use to get the job done.
I'm a techie at heart and love to try out new software and gadgets to optimize my life for the things I enjoy doing. Here's a list of my current favorites. I'll try to keep this list updated as I change things up. If you have any questions about any of these, feel free to reach out on Twitter. I'm always happy to chat about this stuff 😬.
Workstation
14” MacBook Pro, M3, 36GB RAM (2023)
• PersonalUpgraded from my trusty 13" MacBook Pro (2021) and oh boy, what a glow-up! This M3 beast is like going from a bicycle to a rocket ship 🚀. Though I occasionally make it break a sweat with my tab-hoarding tendencies (what's one more ChatGPT tab, right?).
Still blows my mind how Apple managed to pack a supercomputer into something thinner than most books.
This machine is a beast. I use this for all the heavy lifting I need to do for all my personal and professional pursuits.BenQ PD3225U Pro-design Monitor
• PersonalThis 32" 4K almost bezel-less monitor was a rare find.
The fact that it also acts as a hub and charges all my devices is super convenient.
Also the color accuracy is amazing. It has served me very well for my development and gaming needs.
It also supports daisy chaining, so I can very easily connect another BenQ monitor in the future if needed.Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard
• PersonalA logical upgrade from my old Logitech K380 Keyboard.
It is a silent (yet clicky), backlit, full-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad.
It has a very ergonomic design and is very comfortable to type on.
It also has a very long battery life, and is very easy to pair with my MacBook, iPad, and even iPhone!Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse
• PersonalThis one has been a super-productive mouse for me, battery life is amazing, lasts me for months on a single charge. I love the fact that I can switch between my MacBooks with just a press of a button.
Apple Magic Trackpad
• PersonalThis is my secondary pointing device. No mouse can ever come close to the gesture-based navigations apple-trackpad offers.
Once you get used to using two hands to navigate, you'll never go back.11” iPad Pro, 3rd Gen
• PersonalGifted by my dad, I use this for all my online reading, and quick meetings on the go. I also use it to watch movies and TV shows. During house parties we often play games on this.
I also happen to have bought the Apple Pencil 2, often used for taking notes.iPhone 16 Pro 256GB
• PersonalA man needs a man's phone, and this is mine.
Camera is great, battery life is great, and the display is great.
iPhones have served me very well every since I switched from Android in 2018.
Development tools
Chrome Browser
• PersonalI used to use ARC browser, but due to it not being maintained anymore, I have moved back to our good old Chrome.
Cursor IDE
• PersonalYes I pay $20/month for the AI features cursor offers. IDE wise it's still just VScode under the hood, but the AI capabilities like composer are decent for automating repetitive stuff and just some vibe coding.
Warp
• PersonalPretty looking terminal with autocomplete and a lot of other features.
Design
Figma
• PersonalI'm no Designer, but I use it for all my design needs. I love the fact that I can use it for wireframing, prototyping, and even for creating illustrations. I also use it for creating SVGs for my websites. It works great for brainstorming and collaborating with my team.
Productivity
Raycast
• PersonalNeed to do some quick maths? currency/timezone conversion? need emojis? Raycast has got you covered!
Access to the Clipboard history is the most used feature for me.
Haven't used MacOS spotlight in years.Apple Notes
• PersonalI use this for all my personal note-taking needs. I love the fact that it syncs across all my devices and is super fast. I also use it for writing down my ideas and thoughts.
*Personal: Stuff bought by me, stays with me forever.
*Professional: Stuff bought by my employer, stays with me till I work there.