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
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G Desktop, 28GB RAM
A capable custom desktop that handles everything I throw at it — multiple remote sessions, VMs, and a dozen browser tabs of documentation open at once. Reliable, fast, and gets the job done without complaint.
Logitech G435 Headset
Lightweight and wireless, which matters when you're on support calls for hours. Clear audio on both ends and comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it.
Cloud & Development
Visual Studio Code
Lightweight but powerful. Whether I'm editing scripts, writing documentation in Markdown, or poking around a config file, VS Code is always the first thing I open.
GitHub
Where I store scripts, automation tools, and anything worth keeping versioned. Good habits with source control make future-you very grateful.
Windows 11
My primary OS both at home and in the environments I support. Knowing it deeply means fewer surprises when something breaks on a user's machine.
Security & Privacy
1Password
The only way to have strong, unique passwords everywhere without losing your mind. Non-negotiable for anyone who takes security seriously.
Proton
Encrypted email and cloud storage that puts privacy first. I trust it with anything sensitive.
NordVPN
Always on when I'm outside my home network. A simple habit that goes a long way.