uses
a living document of the hardware, software, and tools i use daily for writing code, designing layouts, and building games. inspired by uses.tech.
hardware
Laptop
MacBook Pro M2 Max (14-inch, 32GB RAM) — quiet, fast, and stays cool.
Keyboard
Keychron Q2 (65% layout, Gateron Oil King linear switches) — deep, quiet sound profile.
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3S — ergonomic shape with quiet magnetic clicks.
Monitor
Dell UltraSharp 27-inch 4K (U2723QE) — crisp display with built-in USB-C hub.
software & editor
IDE
VS Code — configured minimally with the Tokyo Night theme and no status bar.
Browser
Arc Browser (daily browsing) + Firefox Developer Edition (debugging layouts).
Fonts
JetBrains Mono for coding and Inter / Outfit for design layouts.
Terminal
Alacritty + tmux — fast GPU rendering with persistent window management.
design & productivity
Design tools
Figma — where vector mockups and pixel art planning starts.
Productivity
Obsidian — local markdown notes organized by simple directories.
desk setup
Desk setup
Solid oak standing desk, Grovemade wool desk pad, and Herman Miller Aeron chair.