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Tools & Gear

A curated collection of the hardware, software, and tools I use daily to create exceptional learning experiences and build for the web.

Hardware

My primary computers and devices.

2023 16'' Macbook Pro (M3 Pro)

Primary development machine, handles demanding tasks like coding, design work, and running multiple applications.

2024 Mac Mini (M4 Chip)

Secondary machine for testing, media server duties, or lighter development tasks.

2024 iPad Pro (M4 Chip) / Apple Pencil Pro

Used for sketching ideas, note-taking, mobile testing, and as a secondary display (Sidecar).

2024 Apple Vision Pro

Exploring spatial computing development, immersive testing, and futuristic UI concepts.

Code Editors

The tools I use to write code.

Cursor

My primary AI-powered code editor.

Claude Code

AI-powered CLI tool for autonomous coding tasks and complex development workflows.

CodeDash

Secondary editor, often used for quick edits or specific projects.

AI Tools

Assistants and generators used for various tasks.

ChatGPT

Its analysis capabilities are currently the best for general queries and complex reasoning.

Claude

Extremely good at helping with coding tasks, providing accurate snippets and explanations.

Gemini

Also really good and getting better with code generation and understanding complex instructions.

Midjourney

Excellent for generating images, often used for prototyping interfaces and website designs.

Hosting

Platforms used to deploy and host projects.

Netlify

My primary choice for hosting static sites and JAMstack applications. Reliable, fast, and great developer experience.

Vercel

Currently experimenting with Vercel, especially for Next.js projects, and comparing its features and pricing against Netlify.

Appwrite

Exploring Appwrite as a self-hosted backend-as-a-service solution for projects requiring database, auth, and storage.

Software & Tools

Browsers, design utilities, development environments, and other applications.

Figma

Used for UI design, prototyping, and supplementing educational activities.

Google Chrome

Primary browser for general use and cross-browser testing.

Chrome Canary

Used for testing cutting-edge browser features and early bug detection.

Sip

Quickly sample and organize colors from anywhere on the screen.

Xcode

Essential IDE for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS development and testing.

Xcode Simulator

Used for simulating various Apple devices and OS versions for testing.

GitHub Desktop

GUI client for managing Git repositories and collaborating on GitHub.

Photography Gear

Cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment used for capturing images.

Fujifilm X-T4

Primary workhorse camera, versatile for both stills and video with robust features and weather sealing.

Fujifilm X-T200

Lightweight travel or backup camera, great for casual shooting and vlogging.

Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2

Compact standard prime, excellent for everyday shots, street photography, and portraits.

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR

Classic portrait lens, sharp with pleasing bokeh and weather resistance.

Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF

Ultra-wide prime lens, great for landscapes, architecture, and astrophotography.

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF

Fast portrait prime, known for sharp results and excellent low-light performance.

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Professional telephoto zoom, constant f/2.8 aperture ideal for events, sports, and portraits requiring compression.

Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR

Versatile standard zoom lens, often a kit lens, suitable for a wide range of subjects from landscapes to portraits.

Godox AD300 Pro

Powerful and portable off-camera flash/strobe, essential for controlled lighting setups in studio or on location.

Godox Wireless Flash Trigger

Enables off-camera triggering of the AD300 Pro and other Godox lights, supporting High-Speed Sync (HSS) for creative control.