Uses

Tools, software, and products I use and recommend.

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Desk

  • Herman Miller Aeron Chair

    Worth the investment for long hours. The remastered version with PostureFit SL.

    Herman Miller

  • Uplift V2 Standing Desk

    Solid, reliable, and the bamboo top looks great. I alternate sitting/standing throughout the day.

    Uplift Desk

  • Studio Display

    Apple's 27" 5K display. Beautiful for text work and the built-in camera/speakers simplify the setup.

    Apple

Writing

  • iA Writer

    Markdown writing app with focus mode. Simple, distraction-free, and syncs everywhere.

    iA Writer

  • Obsidian

    For connected thinking and research notes. Local-first, Markdown, with excellent linking.

    Obsidian

  • Leuchtturm1917 A5 Notebook

    Dotted pages. The paper quality handles fountain pens well, and the numbered pages help with indexing.

    Leuchtturm1917 · Amazon

Tech Stack

  • MacBook Pro 14"

    M3 Pro. The battery life and performance are remarkable. Mostly runs docked.

    Apple

  • VS Code

    After years with various editors, I keep coming back. Extensions: Prettier, ESLint, GitHub Copilot.

    VS Code

  • Raycast

    Replaced Spotlight and Alfred. Quick calculations, clipboard history, window management, AI chat.

    Raycast

  • Arc Browser

    Changed how I think about browser tabs. Spaces, profiles, and the command bar are excellent.

    Arc

AI Tools

  • Claude

    My primary AI assistant for research, writing, and coding. Thoughtful, capable, handles nuance well.

    Anthropic

  • Cursor

    VS Code fork with deep AI integration. Useful for rapid prototyping and code exploration.

    Cursor

Travel

  • Peak Design Everyday Backpack

    The 20L version. Thoughtfully designed with good laptop protection and flexible organization.

    Peak Design

  • Sony WH-1000XM5

    Best noise cancellation available. Essential for focus on planes and in coffee shops.

    Sony · Amazon