Uses

A list of the things I use and find useful for my work and personal life. Inspired by uses.tech.
Last updated: March 22nd, 2025

Hardware

• Desk: Uplift L-Shaped Standing Desk, Bamboo, 72"Mx60"R
• Work Computer: MacBook Pro 16" (2022) with M1 Max, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
• Secondary Work Computer: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
• Personal Computer: MacBook Pro 14" (2021) with M1 Pro, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
• Phone: iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256GB
• Watch: Apple Watch Series 10, Aluminum, Jet Black, 46mm, Cellular
• Monitor: Apple Studio Display
• Keyboard: Keychron Q11 Split Design
• Mouse: Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse
• Headphones: Sennheiser HD 660S2
• Earbuds: Apple AirPods Pro 2
• Microphone: Blue Yeti with pop filter
• Thunderbolt Hub: SonnetTech Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock
• WiFi Router/Mesh: Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh

Development Tools

• IDE: Windsurf
• AI Coding Assistant: Codeium
• Terminal: Ghostty
• Shell: Elvish
• Shell Prompt: Starship
• Font: VictorMono Nerd Font
• Local Containerization: Rancher Desktop

Analog Tools

• Notebook: Baron Fig Confidant, Flagship, Dot Grid
• Pencil: Stilform AEON Pure Pencil, Aluminum, Black
• Pen: Stilform FLOW Rollerball Pen, Aluminum, Black
• Notebook Case: Baron Fig Guardian Pro, Fig Wine

Software

• Launcher: Spotlight
• Menu Bar Organizer: Bartender
• System Monitor: iStat Menus
• Podcast Player: Apple Podcasts
• Password Manager: Apple Passwords
• Notes: Apple Notes
• Calendar: Apple Calendar
• Todo List: Apple Reminders
• Web Browser: Safari
• Crypto Wallet: Exodus
• RSS Reader: Apple Reading List, Tapestry
• Email: Apple Mail
• Language Learning: Babbel

Services

• VPN: VPN Unlimited
• Music Streaming: Apple Music
• Video Streaming: Netflix, YouTube TV

Randoms

• Water Bottle: Hydrate Spark Pro, 32oz
• Ember Mug: Black, 16oz
• Massage Gun: Hyperice Go 2
• Main Vehicle: 2022 Tesla Model Y
• Secondary Vehicle: 2013 Toyota Prius C