Gear I Actually Use

This is the ultimate minimalist sling. It holds my phone, wallet, keys, and AirPods perfectly without being bulky. The leather is premium, and it just gets better with age. It forces me to carry only what I need, which is surprisingly liberating.

I've tried almost every premium earbud on the market, but the AirPods Pro 2 remain my daily driver because of the ecosystem magic. The noise cancellation is industry-leading, and the transparency mode is so natural I often forget I'm wearing them.

The structural foundation of my desk. It elevates the monitor while creating a modular shelving system that removes desk surface clutter.

Matches the Balolo walnut grain perfectly. Keeps my pens and everyday tools organized and within reach without cluttering the main desk space.

Typing on a flat laptop keyboard for 8 hours hurts my wrists. This gives me the satisfying mechanical feel I need for writing docs and focused work—transforming my laptop into a workstation anywhere. The only keyboard that fits perfectly ON TOP of my MacBook keyboard (preserving the trackpad). (The Verge agrees)

The frustration of plugging in 4 separate cables every morning was killing my flow. Now it's just one cable that connects my MacBook to my ultrawide monitor (video + 96W power), external keyboard, mouse, webcam, and microphone. It replaces an entire nest of cables.

This 34-inch ultrawide replaced my dual 27-inch monitor setup, eliminating the annoying center bezel gap. I can comfortably run VS Code, a terminal, and a browser side-by-side on one seamless canvas, significantly boosting focus and productivity for coding and writing.

Makes my morning protein smoothie in under 2 minutes. Small enough to fit on crowded counters, powerful enough to crush frozen fruit.

Brews perfect coffee every morning in 6 minutes. Been using the same one for 8+ years—worth every penny for daily quality.

Lights my path to the bathroom at night without waking me up fully. No more fumbling for switches or stubbing toes.

Protects my wood counters from cocktail spills and citrus oils. Makes my home bar setup look intentional instead of improvised.

Sits on my desk every December—adds holiday cheer without the mess of a real tree. Fun to build, looks great on Zoom calls.

Heavy-duty silicone that won't melt or stain. Use them daily for everything from scrambled eggs to stirring pasta sauce.

Stays cool all night—no more flipping to the cold side. Adjustable fill lets me dial in perfect loft for side sleeping.

Auto-adjusts my AC based on when I'm home. Cuts my electricity bill by ~$30/month—paid for itself in 4 months.

Streams Spotify and Apple Music to my bookshelf speakers. Touch screen makes it easy to control without pulling out my phone.

Play exclusives like Spider-Man and God of War that you can't get on PC. Fast load times and 4K gaming justify the price.

Adds cinematic bass to movies and music without taking up floor space. Compact design fits in my small living room perfectly.

Houses my TV, consoles, and AV equipment with built-in cable management. The slatted wood design is a conversation starter.

I have two of these. One on my keychain, one in a fireproof safe. They make your accounts practically unhackable via phishing. See my Digital Security guide for how to set them up.

I leave this permanently plugged into my MacBook. It saves me from reaching for my keychain 10 times a day.

Teaches me to question everything and think from first principles. Read it when I need a reminder to approach problems creatively.

My go-to album for focused work sessions. The vinyl ritual helps me transition into deep work mode.