Stuff I use, love, and recommend.

If there is one thing I'm usually not short on, it's an opinion! Here are some things I use and love. Maybe you'll find something you like too!

Gear

  • 16” MacBook Pro, M3, 18GB RAM (2023)

    After a recent run-in with a glass of wine, it was time to replace my 2020 MacBook Air. The Air was the perfect computer to get me started in the tech industry, but in recent months, I've felt an increased need to upgrade to something a little more powerful. So, it was back to the MacBook Pro, this time with the M1 chip.

  • 12.9” iPad Pro (4th generation) + Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

    I have two main uses for the iPad. First is as a second monitor. When I'm on the road working, having an external monitor is absolutely essential, especially when I'm used to three at home! Secondly, the iPad has quickly become an indispensible tool for modern musicians. Gone are the days of lugging around binders full of music that you have spent hours taping, copying, and rearranging. All that can be done on the iPad now, and with the addition of the Apple Pencil, jotting down queues and notes in your music is as easy as it was with a pencil.

  • Logitech MX Keys Mac Keyboard

    I love the look and feel of a low profile keyboard, and there is none more beautiful than the Apple Keyboard, however, I just can't give up the numpad. On top of that, the MX Keys offers an array of other useful features, such as multi-devise support, smart illumination, and customizable keys.

  • Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse

    The customizable inputs on this mouse have become absolutely indispensible for my workflow, and the mouse's semi-ergonomic design helps reduce wrist strain without a wildly unfamiliar feel or learning curve. I will say that I have had some trouble with losing my custom settings from time to time, but I have found Logitech's software to be well supported and issues have generally been taken care of in a timely manner.

Design

  • Figma

    I recently started using Figma, and man was I missing out. I have some previous experience with design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator, so the learning curve was pretty easy to overcome. Though I still have much to learn, the process of getting ideas from my head onto the screen has been sped up by several orders of magnitude. If you do any kind of front-end work and haven't tried Figma yet, I would highly recommend you give it a go.

Productivity

  • 2Do

    I have recommended this remarkable to-do app to just about everyone I know. I have used it for several years now, and it has become an integral part of my daily life. Astonishingly, the app was created by one individual developer, who has meticulously maintained it since he first published it. If you are a fan of powerful task management tools with a slim, unbloated user interface, you'll enjoy 2Do.

  • Obsidian

    There are plenty of note taking apps out there, and not all of them are for everyone. Obsidian definitely has a learning curve to it, but as a developer, I find it to be the most comfortable tool for me in my workflow. Through the use of some incredible built-in and community plugins, I've created a powerful workflow that helps me manage my day-to-day notes and workflows.