Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I’m being productive when I’m really just procrastinating. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.

Workstation

  • 15” MacBook Pro, i7, 16GB RAM (2018)

    I was using an Intel-based 15” MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference is night and day. I’ve never heard the fans turn on a single time, even under the incredibly heavy loads I put it through with our various launch simulations.

  • Apple Magic Trackpad

    Something about all the gestures makes me feel like a wizard with special powers. I really like feeling like a wizard with special powers.

Development tools

  • IntelliJ Idea Ultimate

    I choose IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate as my IDE as a web developer because of its powerful features, extensive language support, and customizable options. It enhances my productivity and provides a seamless development experience.

Design

  • Figma

    I started using Figma as just a design tool but now it’s become my virtual whiteboard for every new project. Never would have expected the collaboration features to be the real hook.