My setup and tools
I’m occasionally asked what tools I use so I’ve created this page to answer that question.
The software I use
- Visual Studio Code (using the Tokyo Night theme and JetBrains Mono typeface) for web development
- iTerm2 as a terminal replacement
- Sequel Ace for managing MySQL databases
- Transmit for FTP
- Laravel Valet for my local development environment
- Firefox for web browsing
- Obsidian for note taking
- Tot for impermanent notes
- Things for task management
- Trello for project management
- Fantastical to manage my schedule
- SavvyCal for scheduling calls
- Timery for time tracking
- 1Password to manage passwords
- Alfred for better efficiency
- Mail.app for email
- Slack for time wasting
- Spotify for music
- Lightroom CC and Photoshop for image editing
- Affinity Designer for vector work
- Figma for wireframing
- Docs/Sheets to run my business
- Ivory for tooting
- Soulver for quick calculations
- NetNewsWire for RSS
- Almighty for Mac configurations
- Bartender for taming my menu bar
- ClearShot X for capturing my screen
- Focus for blocking websites
- PixelSnap for measuring pixels
- Sip for picking colours
- Squash for compressing images
The hardware I use
- My main computer is Macbook Air 15″ (2023) with 24GB memory
- That’s connected to a Viewsonic 32” 4K monitor
- The laptop sits on a Twelve South ParcSlope stand
- I use a Magic Trackpad, a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse and a Logitech MX Keys keyboard
- I also use an iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) as a consumption device and to edit photos in Lightroom
- I use AirPods Pro (2nd gen) daily
- My phone is an iPhone 11 Pro and it still works great – I’m in no rush to upgrade
- My primary camera is a Fujifilm X-T4 and I also have a Fujifilm X100T when a smaller camera is required
- My bag of choice is either a North Face Borealis backpack or Peak Design Everyday Zip
Home office
- I use a Bekant site/stand desk from Ikea
- Along with a Prism standing mat
- I have a Markus office chair, also from Ikea
- I use two paired HomePods for music
My dream setup
At some point, I’d like to replace my office chair with a Herman Miller. They’re super-duper expensive, though, so I’m not sure when/if I’ll actually end up getting one.
If I’ve missed anything or you have questions about any of the gear I use, feel free to get in touch.