Just the hardware, software, and other things I use/recommend.

Okay, here’s the stuff I use. I’m not saying it’s the best stuff, but it’s the stuff I like.

Workstation

  • 16” Space Black MacBook Pro, M3 Max, 192GB RAM (2023)

    I don’t know what I’d do without this thing. It’s like a spaceship that lets me build other spaceships. I’m not sure what that means but it sounds cool.

  • Dell 39" Ultrawide Monitor

    I know it's not the best monitor, but it works for me. I enjoy having the screen real estate to have multiple windows open at once.

  • Logitech G915

    I originally got this for my gaming setup, but I enjoyed it so much I got the wireless version for my work setup.

  • Apple Magic Trackpad

    I know most people don’t like this thing but I love it. I’ve tried using a mouse for development and I just can’t do it. (I feel like I end up moving my arm too much and it’s just not as precise as I like)

  • Random Chair from Goodwill

    Yep, I’m one of those people. I’ve tried a few different chairs but I always end up back in this one. I think it’s just the right amount of uncomfortable to keep me from sitting for too long.

Development tools

  • PHPStorm/JetBrains IDEs

    I’ve tried a bunch of different IDEs and text editors over the years but I always end up back in PHPStorm (or something from the JetBrains suite). It just has all the features I need and I don’t have to think about it.

  • TablePlus

    I’ve tried a bunch of different database clients but I always end up back in TablePlus. I actually have a license for it through SetApp.

Design

  • My Imagination

    I don't have a favorite tool for design, I usually just sketch things, or I just tinker with code until it looks right.

Productivity

  • Yeah right

    I don’t have a favorite tool for productivity. I am a bit of an addict when it comes to development, so any productivity tool I use just ends up being a distraction.