Desk Setup

Hardware

• Personal Mac: 14” Macbook Pro
  • M2 Max Processor
  • 32GB RAM
  • 1TB SSD storage
• Work Mac: 16” Macbook Pro
  • Work-issued
  • M4 Ultra
  • 64 GB RAM
• Gaming PC: Custom built
  • Build detailed on PC Part Picker
• 32” Alienware 4k QD-OLED Monitor
  • I previously used an Apple Studio Display, which I’ll likely be selling. The Studio Display is a beautiful monitor but the lack of support for other input sources simply became too limiting for me. Rather than doing some kind of Rube Goldberg setup to connect my gaming PC to it, I just went with a really great PC monitor instead and I don’t miss the studio display at all.
• BenQ Screenbar Halo
  • Light bars above monitors are the kind of thing you never think you need until you get one, then you simply cannot imagine ever not having one. There are lots of good ones out there, I like this one because the controller puck is wireless.
• Insta360 Link Webcam
• AudioEngine A2+ Desktop Speakers
• Caldigit TS4 Thunderbolt Doc
• Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface
• RØDE PodMic XLR Microphone (white) with RØDE boom arm
• Mode Loop TKL Keyboard (in Penrose colorway) with Osume Zen keycaps
  • Mechanical keyboards became a bit of a pandemic obsession for me and my partner. This remains my “daily driver,” but one of these days I’ll put up a post detailing my whole collection.
• Logitech MX Master 3s Mouse

Software

Core apps

• Code editor: Cursor
• Task manager: Things 3
• Prose writing: iA writer
• Notes: Obsidian
• Terminal emulator: Ghostty
• Calendar: Fantastical
• Email: Apple Mail & Fastmail

Utilities

• Raycast as a launcher, calculator, and so much more
• Bartender for managing my menu bar
• CARROT for seeing the weather

On The Go

Tech

As you can probably tell, I’m all-in on the Apple platform. For me, it just works how I want my gear to work and I love how seamlessly things like AirPods and AirTags work together with my phone, tablet, and Mac

• Phone: iPhone 16 Pro Max
• Primary Tablet: M4 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro
• Kobo Libra 2 e-reader
  • I previously used and really liked a Kindle e-reader, but I don’t love how locked-down Amazon has made their ecosystem and I prefer the ergonomics of the Kobo Libra. Physical page-turn buttons are essential for me.
• AirPods Pro 2 in-ear headphones
• Airpods Max over-ear headphones

Photography

• Fujifilm X100 VI digital camera

Photography is a new hobby for me and one that I’m slowly finding my footing with. I chose the X100 VI partially because I love the aesthetics of it but mostly for it’s size and simplicity. It is small enough to carry around in my purse or jacket pocket and the lack of interchangeable lenses is actually a plus for me, as it makes me focus on the fundamentals of framing a shot and not worrying about using the perfect lens. My Fuji is perfect for street photography, casual pics of friends, and general day-to-day use.

Bags

I’m a bit of a bag nerd and change up my bags more regularly than any sane person should. This is my current rotation

• Work Backpack: Bellroy Tokyo Totepack
• Weekend Bag: Tom Bihn Maker’s Bag
• Purse: Bellroy Tokyo Crossbody
• Gym Bag: Aer Gym Duffle 3

For me, the work backpack is for my day job. I basically only use it when I’m commuting to and from my day job. The Tokyo Totepack is the perfect size for my 16” work laptop and core accessories (like an umbrella, chargers, small bag of cosmetics, etc.).

My “weekend bag” is what I bring with me on urban adventures outside of work. It’s perfect for throwing in my iPad, a book or my e-reader, some water, and my camera.