Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.
I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I'm being productive when I'm really just procrastinating. Here's a big list of all of my favorite stuff.
Workstation
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13'3 MacBook Air, M1, 8GB RAM (2020)
A lightweight yet powerful laptop with the Apple M1 processor, offering exceptional battery life and performance for daily tasks without any fan noise.
Development tools
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Cursor
My main code editor for building websites and apps. AI-assisted coding helps me move faster, explore ideas, and stay in flow when working on PHP, Tailwind, and personal projects like this site.
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Visual Studio Code
Still my go-to for quick edits and lightweight work when I don't need the full Cursor setup. Simple, fast, and familiar.
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Google Colaboratory
A cloud-based notebook platform that allows writing and executing Python code online with free access to GPUs and TPUs, perfect for machine learning projects.
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Unity
A game engine I use for 3D experiments and interactive projects, with real-time rendering and physics built in.
Design
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Figma
A web-based user interface design application that enables real-time collaboration, serving as the main platform for brainstorming and visual design.
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Corel
A comprehensive graphic design software suite with tools for vector illustration, photo editing, and page layout.
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Canva
A user-friendly online design platform with ready-to-use templates for social media, presentations, and marketing materials.
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Blender
A powerful open-source 3D software for modeling, animation, rendering, and game development with a large community.
Productivity
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ChatGPT
An AI assistant that helps with various tasks from content writing to problem-solving and research.
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ClaudeAI
An AI assistant with strong context understanding capabilities, useful for in-depth discussions, creative writing, and content analysis.