Uses

Here's a list of the tools, software, and hardware I use for development, content creation, and daily work.

Development

Code Editors

• VS Code - Primary editor with extensive extension ecosystem
• Vim - For quick edits and remote server work

Terminal & Shell

• iTerm2 - Feature-rich terminal emulator for macOS
• Zsh with Oh My Zsh - Enhanced shell experience
• Tmux - Terminal multiplexer for session management

Development Tools

• Docker Desktop - Local containerization and testing
• kubectl - Kubernetes command-line tool
• Terraform - Infrastructure as code
• Git - Version control with GitHub integration

Content Creation

Screen Recording & Editing

• OBS Studio - Screen recording and streaming
• Final Cut Pro - Video editing for course content
• CleanMyMac - System optimization and cleanup

Design & Graphics

• Figma - UI/UX design and prototyping
• Canva - Quick graphics and social media content
• ImageOptim - Image compression and optimization

Hardware

Computer

• MacBook Pro (M2, 16GB RAM) - Primary development machine
• External Monitor - 27" 4K display for extended workspace

Audio/Video

• Blue Yeti - USB microphone for recordings
• Sony WH-1000XM4 - Noise-cancelling headphones
• Logitech C920 - Webcam for video calls and recordings

Accessories

• Magic Keyboard - Wireless keyboard
• Magic Mouse - Wireless mouse
• USB-C Hub - Multi-port connectivity

Cloud & Services

Hosting & Deployment

• Vercel - Frontend hosting and deployment
• DigitalOcean - Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters
• Cloudflare - CDN and DNS management

Productivity

• Notion - Note-taking and project management
• Slack - Team communication
• Zoom - Video conferencing

Analytics & Monitoring

• Plausible Analytics - Privacy-focused web analytics
• Uptime Robot - Website monitoring

This list is updated periodically as my setup evolves.