Uses
What's on my desk
The hardware, software and AI tools I use every day.
Hardware
8- 2023 MacBook Pro 14‑inch
- 36 GB RAM, M3 Pro
- LG 27‑inch (68.6 cm)
- UltraFine Ergo 4K monitor
- Keychron K2 V2
- Kailh Box V2 Switches, aluminium case, RGB backlight
- Logitech MX Master 3S
- Mouse — World's best mouse for productivity.
- Apple Magic Trackpad
- For gestures when I need them. Also I'm a fan of MKBHD and saw his setup has this: left hand trackpad and right hand mouse.
- Edifier R1280DBs
- Pleasure for my ears when I'm working from home.
- Apple AirPods Max
- For music and calls on the go.
- MAONO DGM20S Mic
- It's always important for your voice to be heard clearly.
Software
9- Visual Studio Code
- AI‑assisted coding using Claude Code
- PhpStorm
- For PHP development. I find myself opening it less and less these days.
- Warp
- Default terminal. I'm really hooked to the workflows feature. The newly launched Universal Agent Support like cmux is a great addition too.
- lazygit
- I don't reach for it often, but it's a great tool worth knowing about.
- Sequel Ace
- Preferred GUI for database work (I avoid running DB queries from the CLI when possible)
- Chrome
- Work browser
- Safari
- Personal browsing. Safari is great and saves a lot of battery when I'm remote and need to conserve power — Chrome just eats through it fast, even though MacBook battery backup is really good.
- Raycast
- I just can't imagine my life without it. I'm too dependent on it at this point. It packs so many productive tools that it's absolutely worth paying for.
- Notion
- Really important for a lot of personal notes and databases. The calendar is particularly important to me — it gives a single view of my work and personal schedule, which keeps everything in order.
AI
3- Claude Code (Pro)
- My go‑to for all coding related stuff. In short, Claude Code is like that needy friend who is much better at coding than me — but it lacks architecture knowledge, and that's where I come in to guide it.
- ChatGPT
- For day‑to‑day general stuff. Really good with writing, explaining how the world works — just a good friend who is great at talking. 😀
- OpenClaw
- I ran it as an always-on assistant on an old laptop, then retired it. Here's how I set it up and why I shut it down.
Desk setup
5- Green Soul Trigger Multi‑Purpose Table
- Height‑adjustable so that I can sit or stand uncomfortably.
- Ultron Premium Ergonomic Office Chair
- My 4th chair, still haven't found a perfect fit.
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen)
- Recently replaced my Google Home Mini.
- Wireless charger
- With a sanitizer box.
- Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 car (2023)
- 1:41‑scale model.