Software, Gadgets, Tools, Games that I use.
As an introverted software developer and gamer, I know the following gadgets and tools will let anyone work comfortably and with a peace of mind.
Workstation
MacBook 14" M4 Max, 48GB RAM
This laptop is a real powerhouse, and built for running models like deepseek r1 locally. Great for developing apps and running multiple dockers at the same time.
Secretlab Chair (Softweave)
Provides all-day comfort with its ergonomic design, making long coding sessions or gaming marathons nice and cozy.
Omnidesk Standing Table (Acacia Wood)
Lets me seamlessly switch between sitting and standing. Especially after a meal, standing and walking is preferred for good digestion.
Edifier QR65
Delivers immersive sound quality for a budget price. Better than expected.
Development tools
Zed Editor
A distraction-free, fast, and efficient code editor that keeps my environment clutter-free, allowing me to dive straight into the coding zone.
PhpStorm
Feature-rich and deeply integrated, it handles complex PHP projects like a champ.
Android Studio
Mainly used for flutter development. Does its job well, but the Android SDKs take up so much storage.
Docker
Essential for containerizing applications, making it easier to manage and deploy projects consistently across environments.
Kubernetes
Docker orchestration amplified by 1000. Great for scaling production.
Gaming
Windows PC
The only way to play most of the great games at the moment :)
Accessories
Logitech G304
Reliable and precise, a great wireless mouse.
Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard (Graphite)
Provides a tactile and satisfying typing experience.
Productivity
Notion
keeps all my notes and project plans in one place, offering a high customizable and clutter-free productivity space.
ClickUp
A powerful yet adaptable tool for managing tasks and deadlines. Great for coordinating small project teams.
AI Tools
ChatGPT
My go-to conversational AI assistant for brainstorming ideas, content creation, and general problem-solving.
Claude
Has the best free version AI available on the market. Great at coding tasks. Expensive to use for apps.
Grok
Deep-search is amazing for researching a topic extensively on the web. Huge time saver.
Gemini Flash 2.0 Thinking
Ideal for AI apps that want to keep cost low. Best performance to cost ratio in my opinion.
DeepSeek
Most cost efficient thinking model. Open-source and able to run locally is huge when there is poor internet connection.
V0
Best code outputs for next/node js based projects using react and shadcn.