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

I get asked about the tools and gear I use to build software, stay productive, and keep my day-to-day work moving. Here is the current setup I rely on.

Workstation

  • HP EliteBook 660 G11

    My everyday machine for development, writing, and keeping multiple projects open without getting in the way.

  • HP 24f 1080p IPS Monitor

    The display I use for day-to-day work. It is lightweight, sharp enough for long coding sessions, and gives me comfortable extra space for code, terminals, documentation, and browser previews.

  • Simple chair

    Nothing fancy here. Just a straightforward chair that gets the job done for focused work sessions.

Development tools

  • Visual Studio Code

    My main editor for frontend and full-stack work. The TypeScript, Git, formatting, and extension ecosystem make it easy to stay in flow.

  • Zsh (Z Shell)

    My terminal shell for running projects, moving around repos, and keeping common commands close at hand. I use Oh My Zsh as the framework for customizing it.

  • DBeaver

    A reliable database client for inspecting schemas, writing queries, and checking data while building product features.

  • GitHub

    Where I keep projects, review code, collaborate with teams, and manage the everyday version control flow around pull requests and releases.

  • Ubuntu

    My preferred Linux environment for development. It keeps the local setup close to production and works well with modern JavaScript, TypeScript, and backend tooling.

Design

  • Figma

    I use Figma for UI design, reviewing product flows, and translating interface ideas into something easier to build and discuss.

  • Miro

    Helpful for mapping product flows, architecture notes, and early collaboration when an idea needs to be seen before it becomes a ticket or a screen.

Productivity

  • Focus

    A simple way to block distractions when I need uninterrupted time to write, code, or finish a feature.

  • Notion

    My place for notes, planning, references, and collecting the context that tends to disappear if it only lives in chat.

  • Microsoft Teams

    Useful for day-to-day collaboration, meetings, and keeping project conversations organized with the rest of the team.

  • Jira

    I use Jira to track product work, break down implementation details, and keep delivery aligned with priorities.