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Uses

What I use to get things done

A snapshot of my setup. Updated when something earns its place — not just when it's new and shiny.

Hardware

  • Custom desktop PCRyzen 5 3600X, 32 GB RAM, NVMe SSD, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Built it myself — still my favourite afternoon project.
  • MacBook Air (M3, 16 GB RAM)Daily driver for web work. Silent, cool, gets out of the way.
  • EPOMAKER X Aula F75 MAX75% wireless mechanical with Reaper switches. Hot-swappable and gasket-mounted, so I can change my mind on switches later.
  • Logitech mouseWired. Batteries dying mid-ticket is a personal nightmare.

Operating systems

  • macOSPersonal default. Spotlight + Raycast covers most things.
  • Windows 11Used daily on my desktop. Comfortable in Settings and the registry when needed.
  • Linux (Ubuntu / Debian)Mostly for tinkering — servers, a Raspberry Pi or two, the occasional VM.

Editor & dev tools

  • VS CodeMain editor. A small, considered set of extensions.
  • CursorWhen I want AI pair-programming without leaving the editor.
  • iTerm2 + zshSensible defaults, no fancy prompt.
  • GitSmall, descriptive commits. No force-pushing main.
  • Node.jsBoth for project work and the odd quick script.

Day-to-day apps

  • 1PasswordPasswords, SSH keys, MFA. No more sticky notes.
  • NotionPersonal notes, project plans, the occasional runbook.
  • RaycastWindow management, clipboard history, quick maths.
  • SpotifyQuiet electronic music for the focus hours.

Networking lab

  • TP-Link routerFlashed with stock firmware — I save the experiments for a separate test device.
  • Unmanaged 8-port switchFor wiring up bits and pieces around the desk.
  • Raspberry PiRuns Pi-hole and a couple of small services.