What I Use

A living list of the hardware, software, and small tools I use regularly.

I currently use two laptops: a 16” MacBook Pro M3 Max as my main machine and a 13” MacBook Air M4 for travel and lighter work away from the desk. A Mini-PC running Linux handles small 24/7 scripts and stores photos and files.

Most of the time I work while traveling, so the default setup is intentionally small: laptop, keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand. When I stay at home for a while, I add a monitor, microphone, and ergonomic peripherals.

Hardware

• MacBook Pro 16”, M3 Max, 36GB, 2024 - my main machine.
• MacBook Air 13”, M4, 2024 - for travel and lighter work away from the desk.
• MacBook Pro 16”, i9, 64GB, 2019 - a backup laptop in case something happens to the main one.
  • Anker 737 Charger (GaNPrime 120W) - instead of the standard charger because it is lighter and more convenient for travel.
• Mini-PC Beelink EQ12 N100 - a small home server and backup Linux work computer.
  • 2x Samsung SSD 870 EVO 4TB - one inside the Beelink, the other for backups.
• Router with OpenWrt Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) - for a stable home and travel network.
• Roost V3 - a laptop stand that helps relieve neck and back strain.
• Keychron K3 Pro (Red) - wireless keyboard.
• Logitech MX Anywhere 3S - wireless mouse.
• Sony WH-1000XM5 - excellent wireless headphones.
• AirPods Pro, 2nd gen. - headphones for the gym and city, light and convenient.
• iPhone 11 - main phone.
• Galaxy A03 - backup Android phone.

When I am at home, I prefer to use:

• Shure MV7X - microphone for recording audio, used alone or with a boom arm.
• LG 34WK95U-W - wide 21:9 monitor instead of the laptop display.
• Logitech MX Master 3s - ergonomic mouse, I like it.
• Logitech Ergo K860 - ergonomic keyboard, I like its angle.

Editor and Terminal

• JetBrains Mono - main font for code;
• Ghostty - my current terminal;
  • fish + fisher + tide - shell, plugin manager, and prompt;
  • atuin, eza, sshs, direnv - terminal tools;
  • yazi - terminal file manager;
• Visual Studio Code - main editor for most tasks;
• Zed - for quick file opening;
• Neovim - for quick file editing in the terminal and sometimes for fun.
• GoLand - for refactoring Go code;
• DataGrip - for working with databases;

Software

For detailed software setup, see my macOS Setup 2025 post where I cover all the tools and applications I use.

Workspace

I like simple IKEA tables and chairs. When I move, I can order the same pieces again and be done.

• IKEA MATCHSPEL - chair.
• IKEA NORDMYRA - large table, rated 5/5.
• IKEA LISABO - table that fits perfectly in small spaces.
• My previous chair, Expert Sail ART, was better than the IKEA options.

Favorite stationery

• Pilot BPRK-10M 0.7 - ballpoint pen.
• Muji Pen Gel Ink 0.5mm - gel pen.
• Moleskine Classic Notebook - notebook that I like the most.