My current technology setup and tools
Here's a comprehensive overview of the hardware and software I use for development, design, and daily productivity. for anyone interested in what this Full Stack Accountant uses
Workstation
MacBook Pro M1 - 32GB (2021)
A powerful machine that handles all my development and design work with ease. The M1 chip provides exceptional performance while maintaining excellent battery life.
Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 (G95C) Curved Gaming Monitor
The ultrawide display provides an expansive workspace that's perfect for development, design work, and multitasking. The high refresh rate and resolution make it ideal for both work and content creation.
Logitech MX Keys S Wireless Keyboard
A comfortable and responsive keyboard with excellent key travel and backlighting. The wireless connectivity and long battery life make it a reliable daily driver.
Logitech Signature M650 L Full Size Wireless Mouse
A precise and comfortable mouse with silent clicks, perfect for both work and meetings. The ergonomic design helps prevent wrist strain during long sessions. I customize my side buttons for copy and paste.
Brother DS-640 Scanner
A reliable document scanner that handles both single sheets and multi-page documents efficiently. Essential for digitizing paperwork and maintaining a paperless workflow.
Development tools
VsCode / Cursor AI
My primary code editor, enhanced with AI capabilities through Cursor. The combination provides powerful coding assistance while maintaining the familiar VS Code interface.
Parallels Desktop
Essential for managing multiple development environments and testing across different operating systems. Makes it easy to switch between projects and configurations.
Design
Canva
A versatile design tool for creating general purpose graphics, presentations, and other material.
PhotoPea
A powerful browser-based alternative to Photoshop, perfect for image editing and manipulation for more basic needs.
Color Picker (Mac App Store)
A vital tool when working with colors. Tried a bunch on Mac (there's no good system color picker apparently) but this one seems to seal the deal for me.
Cleanshot X
A reliable tool for capturing and annotating screenshots, making it easy to document and share visual information.
Productivity
Notion
My central hub for note-taking, project management, and knowledge organization. The flexible structure allows me to adapt it to various workflows.
MS Edge
My preferred browser for daily use, Kudos to Microsoft for vertical tabs and organizing them with Copilot. It really works.
Slack
Essential for team communication and collaboration, keeping me connected with colleagues and clients.
WhatsApp
A reliable platform that's becoming the defacto for communication over sms. The desktop app is gamechanging for many reasons.