Uses

Hardware, software, and services I actually use every day.

Hardware

  • Framework Desktop Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB RAM, Noctua cooling, 2x1TB NVMe. My primary workstation, running Fedora 44.
  • MacBook Air M3, 24GB RAM. Travels everywhere. Handles meetings, writing, and light dev work without complaint.
  • Samsung 32" 4K Primary external monitor.
  • ZSA Moonlander Split ergonomic mechanical keyboard.
  • Logitech Lift Vertical ergonomic mouse.
  • Bose QC Noise cancelling headphones for deep work.
  • Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Daily driver.

Editor and Terminal

  • PHPStorm Primary IDE for PHP and Laravel work.
  • Catppuccin Mocha My colour theme across editor and terminal.
  • JetBrains Mono Editor font with ligatures enabled.
  • Ghostty Fast, minimal terminal emulator.
  • Zsh + Oh My Zsh Shell with plugins and a custom prompt.

Development Tools

  • Git and GitHub Version control and open source hosting.
  • Yaak API testing client.
  • TablePlus Database GUI for MySQL, Postgres, and Redis.
  • OrbStack Containers and Linux VMs on macOS.

Hosting and Services

  • Sevalla Primary application hosting.
  • Cloudflare DNS and edge caching.

Languages and Frameworks

  • PHP Primary language.
  • TypeScript Front-end work and tooling.
  • Go CLI tools and performance-critical services.
  • Astro Static sites, including this one.
  • Tailwind CSS Styling.
  • PostgreSQL Database of choice, locally and in production.

Productivity

  • Obsidian Notes and personal knowledge base.
  • Dia Primary browser.
  • Proton Mail Email.
  • Cal.com Scheduling and booking.
  • Raycast App launcher and productivity hub.