Things I Use

A collection of the hardware, software, and tools I use every day for software development, design, and productivity. I keep this page up to date whenever my setup changes.

Hardware

Desktop PC Primary workstation customized for software development, design, and reliable daily use.
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Asrock Radeon RX 6600 8GB
  • Asrock B550M Pro4
  • Team T-Create Expert 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz
  • Team MP44L NVMe 500GB SSD
  • Apacer AS340 128GB SSD
  • WD Blue 500GB HDD
  • PSU MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80+ Bronze
  • CPU Cooler PCCooler Paladin EX400s
  • 2x Thermalright TL-C12C 120MM PWM Fan
  • 4x ID-COOLING XF-120-K 120mm
  • Case Venom RX Grom
Lenovo Legion Y530 Portable device for secondary coding work and working remotely outside the main setup.
  • Intel Core i5-8300H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM
  • WD Blue SN580 250GB NVMe SSD
  • Toshiba 1TB HDD

Peripherals

Viewsonic VA2432-H Main 24-inch 100Hz IPS monitor providing clear visuals for coding and multitasking.
Arisu+ R2 Ergonomic layout mechanical keyboard tuned for an excellent typing experience.
  • Switches: Gateron CAP Milky Yellow
  • Keycaps: Akko Matcha Red Bean PBT Double Shot ASA
  • Stabilizer: Cherry Clip-In PCB Mount
Logitech G304 Wireless mouse offering accuracy, zero latency, and solid battery life.

Mobile Devices

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Everyday smartphone used for communication, testing apps natively, and media consumption.
Apple iPhone 8 Secondary test device primarily used to ensure responsive and functional cross-platform web designs.
Huawei Band 8 Smart fitness tracking band to monitor health metrics and stay updated with notifications.

Audio

CCA Polaris In-ear monitors that deliver powerful bass, clear vocals, and an immersive sound stage.
  • Tri Clarion Hilton Eartips
Earfun Free Pro 3 Wireless noise-canceling earbuds to eliminate background distractions during deep work sessions.
Eggel Terra 3 Mini Compact and rugged portable Bluetooth speaker for casual listening and background music during work.
Takstar PCM-1200 Desktop condenser microphone that provides crisp and clear audio quality for virtual meetings and voiceovers.

Power & Backup

APC BVX900LI-MS Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) safeguarding the workstation against unexpected power outages.

Development Tools

Visual Studio Code Primary code editor for daily development. Lightweight, extensible, and has a great ecosystem of extensions.
Antigravity AI-powered coding assistant and pair programmer to enhance productivity.
DBeaver Universal database tool for developers, database administrators, and analysts.
Git Distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development.
GitHub Hosting platform for version control and collaboration, integrated with CI/CD tools.
Postman API platform for building and using APIs, simplifying each step of the API lifecycle.
Docker Platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in isolated containers.
Cloudflare Web performance and security company providing CDN, DNS, and DDoS protection.

Productivity

Notion All-in-one workspace for note-taking, project management, and task organization.
ClickUp Cloud-based collaboration and project management tool suitable for all business sizes.
Google Workspace Suite of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products.

Design & Illustration

Figma Collaborative web application for interface design, wireframing, and prototyping.
Canva Online design and publishing tool for creating social media graphics, presentations, and posters.
Affinity Professional creative software suite for photo editing, page layout, and vector graphic design.
Adobe Illustrator Leading vector graphics software for creating logos, icons, drawings, and typography.

Photo Editing

Adobe Photoshop Renowned imaging and graphic design software for photo editing and image creation.

Video & Audio

DaVinci Resolve Professional video editing, color processing, detailed editing, and visual effects software.
Adobe Premiere Pro Industry-leading video editing software for film, TV, and the web.
Audacity Free, open-source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing.
VLC Media Player Free and open-source, portable, cross-platform media player and streaming media server.