Software and tools I use
I use a wide range of software and tools on a day to day basis, I try and make sure I keep this list up to date as I get asked quite often.
Hardware
Devices and equipment that I use.
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Macbook Air 2024
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I recently switched to the Macbook Air from a Mac mini so that I can be more portable, so far I am loving it!
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Bose QC
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I used to use a gaming headset, but I find this one a lot more comfortable to use. It is light, has great sound quality, and my ears don't get hot like they used to!
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ZSA Moonlander
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Having switched to the moonlander a while ago, I couldn't go back. It is super comfortable to write on and I have configured the keys to what makes sense to me.
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Shure MV7
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I used to have issues with this microphone, util I installed the Motiv mix app. Now the audio quality for recording is fantastic, and I have had no issues with it at all.
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Samsung C24F390
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I have one nice sized screen which I can dedicate for the constant things throughout the day is super useful. This monitor is what I use to keep things like slack, discord, spotify and emails on. It is always in the corner of my eye, but leaves my main screen available for more dynamic application switching.
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Logitech Lift
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I switched from a standard mouse to an upright mouse, as it helps with switching between split keyboard and mouse.
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Ryzen Kiyo Pro
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My webcam has fantastic quality, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a great camera at a lower cost than a DLSR.
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Samsung U32R590
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I use my larger monitor split in half, typically with code on the left and web browsing on the right. Allowing me to quickly check things while working. I have found that using it this way is ideal for me.
Services
Services that I use, and would highly recommend.
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Codecourse
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My number one place to go for learning. Alex is a fantastic tutor and covers a wide variety of topics, I am a lifetime member and have not once regretted subscribing to this service.
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Dub.co
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I started using Dub.co for my short link needs, and it is fantastic.
Software
Software that I use to do my day to day work.
- Proton Calendar
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Recently I have started adopting more services from Proton, and their calendar application is fantastic.
- SigmaOS
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I used to be a heavy user of Arch Browser, but recently switched to SigmaOS as I find it a little nicer to use.
- TablePlus
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I was a long term Sequel Pro user on a mac because it worked well, but after finding a few issues with the unsupported version I went to twitter and asked advise. Table Plus seemed to be the common pattern in peoples answers, so I went for it and have enjoyed the experience very much.
- PhpStorm
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For quite a while I fell out of love with PHPStorm, and preferred VS Code to it. However, recently, I have completely changed my mind and fallen back in love with what PHPStorm offers.
- Herd Pro
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I used to use Docker heavily, but switched to using Herd Pro for its simplicity and convenience. It hasn't let me down yet!
- Nix Package Manager
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I switched from homebrew and dotfiles, to using Nix Package Manager for my package management needs. It's been a great experience so far, and really simple to use.
- Obsidian
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I used to be a heavy Notion user, but the performance of it started to bug me. So I switched to usiong Obsidian as it is fast and straight forward to use.
- Raycast
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Raycast is super easy to get started with, and has a tonne of integrations making getting around your mac, and other areas - really easy and convenient.
- Warp
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I used to use the built in terminal for mac, however since switching to using the Warp terminal I have been more productive and find terminal usage increasingly easier. It works like a combined text editor and terminal, has workflows, and the input stacys at the bottom of the screen so it feels more natural to use.