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What I use

The hardware, software, and AI tools I use every day as a developer, and the setup that lets me work comfortably for long stretches.

Workstation

  • MacBook 14″ M4 Max, 48GB RAMA real powerhouse, built for running models like DeepSeek R1 locally. Great for developing apps with several Docker containers running at once.
  • Secretlab Chair (Softweave)Ergonomic and comfortable through long coding sessions and gaming alike.
  • Omnidesk Standing Table (Acacia Wood)Makes it easy to switch between sitting and standing. After a meal, I prefer to stand and walk for a while.
  • Edifier QR65Immersive sound for a budget price. Better than I expected.

Development tools

  • Zed EditorA fast, distraction-free code editor that keeps the environment uncluttered and the focus on the code.
  • PhpStormFeature-rich and deeply integrated; handles complex PHP projects well.
  • Android StudioMainly for Flutter development. It does the job well, though the Android SDKs take up a lot of storage.
  • XcodeEssential for iOS development. Handles Swift projects and simulator testing seamlessly on the Mac.
  • DockerEssential for containerising applications, so projects are easier to manage and deploy consistently across environments.
  • KubernetesContainer orchestration at scale. Great for scaling production.

Gaming

  • Windows PCStill the only way to play most of the great games.

Accessories

  • Logitech G304A reliable, precise wireless mouse.
  • Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard (Graphite)A tactile, satisfying typing experience.

Productivity

  • NotionKeeps my notes and project plans in one place. Highly customisable, without getting cluttered.

AI tools

  • ChatGPT 5.1I use it less than before. Still good for general tasks, as an email and planning assistant.
  • Claude Opus 4.7Excellent for development, especially with Claude Code as a CLI tool. Highly recommended.
  • Gemini 3.1 ProDeep Research is excellent for investigating a topic extensively on the web. A huge time saver.
  • Gemini Flash 3.1 ThinkingIdeal for AI apps that need to keep costs low. The best performance-to-cost ratio, in my opinion.
  • Qwen 3.6The most cost-efficient thinking model. Being open source and able to run locally is a big help on a poor connection.