Software I use, tools I enjoy, and things that make my day-to-day easier.

A personal list of the tools I use to build software, stay focused, and experiment with setups that (hopefully) improve my workflow.

Desk setup

  • 13″ MacBook Pro (M1, Touch Bar)

    This is my personal, day-to-day machine for side projects and personal work. I’m one of the rare people who actually likes the Touch Bar. It’s genuinely useful for accents (French) and quick shortcuts. Most of the time it’s docked to an external display and keyboard, but I still prefer it over traditional function keys. Battery life is excellent, it’s lightweight, and it fits my needs perfectly.

  • Standing desk + walking pad

    I alternate between sitting and walking throughout the day. It’s an easy way to stay active without thinking too much about it, and it fits naturally into my workflow.

Displays

  • LG 38″ Ultrawide

    I’ve been using this since 2018. Moving away from Retina displays was a challenge at first, but the extra horizontal space completely won me over. It’s been incredibly useful for development and multitasking.

  • LG 32″ 4K (240 Hz)

    This display is mostly dedicated to gaming. I rarely use it for work, but it’s great to have a screen optimized purely for play.

Keyboards & input

  • ZSA Voyager

    After trying several keyboards (Keychron, Kinesis, and others), this is the one that really clicked. I wanted something split, low-profile, and highly customizable, and the Voyager checked all the boxes. I adapted to it very quickly, and the configuration software is excellent.

  • ZSA Navigator (left-handed)

    I deal with strong RSI in my right hand, and pairing the Voyager with the left-handed Navigator was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Even though I’m right-handed, I adapted quickly, and it handles most pointer tasks comfortably.

  • Logitech MX Vertical & MX Master 3

    For tasks that require more precision, I still rely on these. I’ve been using Logitech MX mice for years, and they’ve always been reliable.

Audio & comfort

  • AirPods Max

    These are essential for me. I’ve tried replacing them with other brands but always came back. They’re comfortable, sound great, and just work. I use them for almost everything.

  • Herman Miller Embody + Atlas headrest

    After many years with an Aeron, I switched to the Embody and haven’t looked back. It’s my go-to chair for both desk work and gaming.

  • BenQ ScreenBar Halo

    A great addition to my setup. The built-in sensor and customization options make it easy to adapt to different lighting conditions.

Software

  • Xcode

    Most of my time as an iOS engineer is spent here.

  • Visual Studio Code

    After years with TextMate and Sublime Text, VS Code is now my go-to for almost everything else, and sometimes even for iOS-related work.

  • Warp

    My terminal of choice, with the Dracula theme and JetBrains Mono font.

  • iA Writer

    My main writing tool. It works beautifully across devices, syncs via iCloud, and it’s a buy-once app with no subscription.

  • Apple Notes & Calendar

    Nothing fancy. I like keeping things simple and as close to the system defaults as possible.

  • Transmit

    My go-to app for FTP and server-related tasks. Simple, fast, and well-maintained.