Tools I use
A collection of tools I use daily for coding, recording myself, and more. See uses.tech for more info.
Development
Editor: Zed
I switched from my beloved VS Code to Zed because it's snappy. Working with Claude Code, I realized I don't actually need all the IDE overhead. That said, I also reach for Cursor when I need more traditional IDE features.
AI Tools: Claude Code Max, Cursor Pro
My main development companions these days. I also test OpenCode from time to time.
Font: Operator Mono SSm Lig
I purchased Operator Mono a decade ago, and later transitioned away from it due to its lack of ligatures. However, when I stumbled upon this utility to patch it to add some, I was able to use it everywhere.
Terminal: Ghostty
Switched from Warp because Ghostty just performs better and the shader support is really nice. It feels snappier for my workflow.
Shell: zsh
A few years ago, I returned to Oh My Zsh! from prezto when I decided to prioritize simplicity over performance. I ultimately settled on starship as my prompt of choice.
Office setup
Laptop: 13" MacBook Air M2 (2022)
I have always prefered laptops with a smaller footprint. I love the form factor of the 13" MacBook Air, and the fact that the M2 chip is more than capable of handling most of my needs.
Display: 31.5" LG UltraFine 32UN500
This is an aging 4K display I purchased a few years back, but it still does the job.
Keyboard: Logitech MX Keys Mini
I Switched from the Apple Magic Keyboard so I can easily bounce between my MacBooks and my gaming rig.
Mouse: Logitech G502 X Lightspeed
I dislike that it requires a dongle, and I still long for the free-wheel spin feature of my beloved MX Master. However, I appreciate its sensitivity and it feels more durable.
Desk: IKEA Bekant 160 × 80
I moved out a year ago and decided I wanted something smaller than my trusty Ikea Karlby. Currently considering a Flexispot standing desk instead.
Chair: Sihoo M18
This one stood out as one of the best budget ergonomic chairs in many of the videos I watched. However, from my experience, it tends to squeak a lot, and breaks my back.
Audio / Video
Webcam: Elgato Facecam webcam
It's the best value for the price I could find. I'd really like to have a DSLR, but the idea of managing the charging, capturing, and focusing process makes me cringe.
Microphone: Shure MV7
I used to use the Samson Q2U, and as much as I appreciated its sound quality given its price, it just had a horrendous look. So, I made the decision to upgrade to the Shure MV7, and I'm pretty happy with it.
Audio Interface: Universal Audio Volt 1
I was looking for a simple, high-quality, surdy and good-looking audio interface, and the Volt 1 is exactly that.
Boom arm: Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
It really bothers me when half of the person's face I'm watching gets blocked by a boom arm and a fancy microphone. Having a low-profile boom arm is a must-have for me.
Light: Logitech Litra Beam
I use it as my key light during video calls, and as a desktop lamp in other situations.
Productivity
Honestly, this is the best productivity tool I have ever used. It is essentially a Spotlight or Alfred replacement, but with a lot more features. It's swift, highly customizable, has a great community, and is led by an excellent team.
I use it to manage passwords across all my devices and share them with people when needed. Using the same password everywhere isn't be acceptable in 2025.
Whenever I need to take a screenshot or capture my screen as a GIF or video, this is the tool I use.
Apple Music
I've been a dedicated Spotify user for a long time, ever since Rdio sunsetted. However, I recently decided to give Apple Music another chance, and so far, I'm enjoying it.
Tech devices
iPhone 14 Pro
My daily driver. Not much to say about it.
Nintendo Switch 2
I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I grew up with Nintendo and still have a soft spot for their franchises. Plus, my son loves to play on it.
Gaming PC
AMD Ryzen 5, 32GB RAM, RTX 4060. Built specifically to run Flight Simulator 2024 in VR at lowest possible cost. That's really all that matters.
I use it exclusively for Flight Simulator 2024 too. I went with the Quest 3 over the 3S because Pancake lenses are just better than Fresnel for what I'm doing.
Flight controls
Depending on what I'm flying, I mix and match controls to get as close as possible to the real thing — Honeycomb Flight Controls, Thrustmaster Airbus Sidestick, Logitech Saitek Rudder Pedals. The goal is to make what I see in my headset feel authentic.