Inspired by Wes Bos from the Syntax podcast I am trying to keep a list of some of the software and hardware I use.

Editor and Terminal

  • VS Code
  • Slime is my current theme, reccomended by Jeffery Way of Laracasts.
  • Chrome which I switched to from Firefox for the developer tools somewhere around 2013.

Desk Setup

  • Corsair K70 (Cherry MX Brown) which is in the mid-range for noise, but feels very nice to use day to day. I love the media keys and volume control as I like to listen to music when I am working. When most of your job is typing, I can’t recomend it enough, although everyone on a call knows when you are typing up your notes.

  • Cyberpower Gaming Battalion 504 because PC towers don’t die, they just get upgraded.

  • Dell Latitude 7280 a capable working laptop with an Intel i7 processor and 16GB RAM.

  • Corsair Glaive a 5 buttons mouse with an interchangeable thumb rest for a more flexable fit.

  • Corsair VOID RGB ELITE Wireless Premium Gaming Headset with 7.1 Surround Sound — Carbon

On the move

  • RK68 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, 60% keyboard with Red switches - a little tall, but decent for on the go.

  • Google Pixel Buds Pro Charcoal - great switching between my phone and laptop although the mic is a little unreliable.