Hardware, software, and other recommended things.
The following hardware and software have proven the most capable, reliable, and comfortable for me over the years.
Workstation
16” MacBook Pro, T2, 64GB RAM (2019)
The old workhorse. I've been using this machine for many years now. In 2022 I switched to Arch Linux. The user experience and software management have improved significantly over the years and I am more confident of the stability and performance of the OS especially for development. Surprisingly, I am able to conduct all the UI design work I need thanks to Figma, Inkscape and Gimp.
LG 21:9 Ultrawide Curved IPS LED (3440x1440 @ 60hz)
An older monitor by todays standards but I love the 21:9 aspect and how it has improved my workflow. I alsu utilize the laptop screen as a secondary monitor, again optimizing the workflow by having multiple windows open at once. Just realized this monitor is about 8 years old!
Logitech Prodigy Keyboard
For me the durability of this keyboard are hard to beat. I've used quite a few keyboards over the years and this one has been the most reliable and comfortable to use. Has a built in wrist rest and puts up with the pounding I give it. Mac keyboards are buetiful but keys have always worn out within 3 or 4 years.
Logitech G403 Mouse
A good mouse is very important for the work I do between UI and development work. I need a well crafted and precise mouse that is smooth and reliable. Mice usually are more consumable in nature and so I tried other input types, trackball, touchpad and even the magic mouse. The G403 has been the most reliable and comfortable to use.
Herman Miller Aeron Chair
I've used these chairs for years and have never had a problem with them. They are comfortable, durable, and keep me cool or warm depending on the season. I would like to try the new Herman Miller options to address my new sitting style as I think the coder lean might be better with a chair with some finer adjustments and slightly different angles.
Development tools
Sublime Text 4
Solid editor, fast and configurable. My go-to with various text, code or CSV files, you name it.
VS Code
Using Github Copilot for my development work currently lends itself better to work with VS Code.
Design
Figma
Great tool for UI design and prototyping. I've used it for years and it has only gotten better.
Productivity
Vivaldi
I've been using Vivaldi for a few years now and I love the customization and UI features such as workspaces and tab stacking.