Stuff I Use
Updated July 2, 2024
Work
Hardware
- 13" M1 MacBook Pro (a 16GB Space Grey model provided by my employer, and an 8GB Silver model for personal use)
- Samsung CH89 34" curved monitor (mounted on a generic monitor arm to save desk space)
- Logitech MX Mechanical Mini wireless keyboard
- Logitech MX Vertical wireless mouse
- Logitech Streamcam
- Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones
Software
Development
- Visual Studio Code - but considering a move back to PhpStorm
- TablePlus
- Safari
- Docker
- Tinkerwell
- Terminal.app with Oh My Zsh
- RapidAPI
Work
These are largely mandated by the business I work for, rather than personal choice.
- Notion
- Slack
- Lens
- Google Meet
Life
- Apple Music
- HEY - currently just for email, although I'm in the process of phasing it out in favour of a personal domain for portability
- 1Password - once the next iteration of iOS, iPadOS and MacOS get released later this year with a dedicated passwords app, I expect to phase this out
- iA Writer
- Reeder
- Portal
Miscellaneous
Workspace
- Ikea BEKANT standing desk
- Ergonomic mesh desk chair (random brand from Costco)
- Ikea LIDKULLEN stool
- Minimal Desk Setups felt desk pad
- Dyson Pure Hot+Cold air purifier
- Bose Portable Smart Speaker
- Brother DS-640 portable scanner - used for digitising receipts and paperwork
- Ikea BEKANT storage unit
- Ikea HAVBERG leather armchair and matching footstool
- a cheap minimal side-table
Personal
Devices
- iPhone 15 Pro, paired with Apple Finewoven case and MagSafe wallet
- iPad Mini (5th generation) and 1st generation Apple Pencil
- Apple Watch Ultra (1st generation) with multiple straps (currently using a Blue/Black Trail Loop)
- Withings ScanWatch
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- 3rd Generation AirPods
- Kobo Libra 2 eReader
Networking
- Asus ZenWiFi XD6 Mesh WiFi
Health / Wellbeing
- Theragun Pro
- Withings Body Cardio smart scale
- Withings BPM Connect blood pressure cuff
- Kiva Wellness Rise Far-Infrared Sauna
Services
Whilst I do have accounts with other services that I may use occassionally, these are the services that I choose to pay for.
- Apple One (iCloud, Music, Apple TV+)
- Netflix
- Disney+
Cycling
Bikes
Avanti Cadent ER2 3.0 carbon road bike
- Fizik Tempo Argo R5 saddle
- Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals
- POC Ventral Air MIPS helmet
- KOO Demos sunglasses with various lenses for different riding / weather conditions, and prescription optical insert
Trek X-Caliber 9 hardtail 29er MTB
- Shimano Deore M8120 pedals
- Bontrager Rally MIPS helmet
Giant Trance 2 full suspension MTB
Considering selling this one as I don't really ride too many trails that warrant the full-suspension.
- Shimano GR500 platform pedals
Tech
- Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT cycle computer
- Wahoo TICKR FIT optical heart rate monitor
- Wahoo KICKR SNAP wheel-on smart trainer
- Wahoo cadence sensors on the road bike and 29er