Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I’m being productive when I’m really just procrastinating. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.

Workstation

  • Windows 11 Pro PC, Intel Core i9-13900k, 64GB RAM (DDR5), GeForce RTX 3070

    Before upgrading to this Windows 11 Pro PC with an Intel Core i9-13900k and 64GB of DDR5 RAM, I used (and still use when away from home) a Samsung Galaxy Book 360. The difference is astounding. Despite putting the PC through extremely demanding tasks, including intensive launch simulations, I've never heard the fans kick in even once.

  • Samsung Odyssey G9

    This monitor is so wide that I have to turn my head to see the edges of the screen. It’s a little ridiculous but I love it.

  • Logitech MX Keys

    I’ve tried a lot of keyboards over the years but this one is the best. I love the feel of the keys and the backlighting.

  • Logitech MX Anywhere 3

    I have one of these for every computer I use. They’re the best portable mice I’ve ever used.

  • Sony WH-1000XM4

    These are the best headphones I’ve ever owned. I use them for everything from listening to music to taking calls.

Development tools

  • Jetbrains Rider

    I’ve used every IDE under the sun and I always come back to Rider. It’s the best.

  • Visual Studio Code

    I use VS Code for all of my non-C# development. It’s a great editor and I love the ecosystem.

  • Azure

    I’ve been using Azure for years and I love it. The integration with Visual Studio Code and Rider is fantastic.

Design

  • Adobe XD

    I’ve tried a lot of design tools but I always come back to XD. It’s the best for me.

Productivity

  • Azure Devops

    I use Azure Devops for all of my project management and I love it. The integration with Azure is fantastic.

  • Notion

    I use Notion for all of my notes and documentation. It’s the best tool I’ve found for keeping everything organized.