Here’s a list of the hardware, software, and random bits that power my work and personal interests as a developer, leader and community supporter. I update it now and then as my setup changes.
“Last updated: September 25, 2025. If you’ve got a tool you think I’d like, feel free to ping me.”
Hardware
- Work Laptop: 16″ 2021 MacBook Pro, M1, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD.
- Personal Laptop: 14″ 2024 MacBook Pro, M4, 24GB RAM.
- Monitor: LG 27UL650-W 27″ 4K UHD, wall-mounted with a Mounting Dream full-motion mount.
- Portable Monitor: Acer 15.6 in. Portable Touchscreen Monitor
- Keyboard: Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless (Tactile Quiet switches).
- Mouse: Apple Magic Trackpad.
- Phone: iPhone 13 Pro Max (256GB, iOS 18.6.2).
- Tablet: iPad Pro 11″ (3rd generation, 256GB) with Apple Pencil 2.
- Wearables: Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, green case) with Black Unity Braided Solo Loop.
Software
- Editor & AI Tools: VS Code with GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI.
- Terminal and Database Tools: Warp, TablePlus
- Local Environments: Docker, WordPress Studio, wp-env.
- Browsers: Firefox Developer Edition (primary), plus Chrome, Safari, and Edge for testing.
- Design & Creative: Figma, Procreate, Affinity Photo.
- Productivity: Microsoft 365 Suite, Pages, Numbers.
- Communication: Microsoft Teams (work), Slack (community), iMessages (personal).
- Notes & Project Management: iCloud Notes for notes; Jira for project management and product support.
- Music: Apple Music for listening, Logic Pro for recording and editing.
- Utilities: 1Password, Memory Clean 3, Rectangle, CopyClip.
Audio
- Music (Speakers): Apple HomePod (office) + HomePod Mini (other rooms).
- Music (Headphones): Sony WH-1000XM4.
- Synchronous Calls: Apple AirPods Pro 2.
- Music Recording: Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphone
Office Setup
- Desk: Custom made desk, built by me.
- 3/4″ maple top, 48″ x 32, Rubio Monocoat (Havana).
- 2″ furniture pine frame, painted white.
- Chair: Secretlab Titan Evo, Frost Blue SoftWeave Plus Fabric.
- Music & Recording: see more below.
- Storage: IKEA Kallax shelf.
- Charging: EXW wireless charging station (iPhone, Watch, AirPods), Anker PowerPort 6 (various devices).
Music & Recording
Instruments & Gear
- 2017 Fender Special Edition Noir Telecaster (Mexican-made, Matte Black, upgraded pickups)
- 2017 PRS Custom 24 SE (Blue)
- 1995 Samick Stratocaster (Green Burst)
- 2022 Fender Player Plus Active Meteora Bass (Sunburst)
- Alesis Nitro Max Electronic Drum Kit
- Akai MPK Mini MK3
- Fractal Audio FM3 Mk II Turbo
- Line 6 POD Express Bass
Recording Setup
- Mackie Mix5 5-Channel Compact Mixer
- Mackie HM-4 Compact 4-Way Headphone Amplifier
- Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen)
Everyday Carry
- Phone: iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Watch: Apple Watch Series 7
- Music: Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Backpack: Bellroy Via Backpack (Saltbrush)
- Charger: RTOPS 3 in 1 Magnetic Foldable Charging Station