# Uses
// hardware, software, editor configuration, and everyday tools
A living inventory of the hardware, development software, terminal tools, and desk setup I use every day for product engineering, mobile architecture, and web systems.
## workstation & hardware
// primary machines, displays, and compute gear
MacBook Pro 16" (Apple Silicon)
36 GB unified memory. The primary driver for local iOS/Android simulator builds, simultaneous dev servers, and heavy workspace indexing.
LG UltraFine 27" 4K Display
Crisp IPS panel running at 200% retina scaling. Single-cable Thunderbolt connectivity providing display output and laptop power.
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Dock
Central connectivity hub managing gigabit Ethernet, audio interfaces, backup drives, and peripheral routing.
Rain Design mStand
Anodized aluminum laptop stand elevating the MacBook screen to eye level beside the primary display.
## editor & ide
// text editing, typography, and visual preferences
Visual Studio Code
Primary editor configured for maximum focus. Activity bar, mini-map, and status bar hidden; all navigation driven via keyboard.
Neovim
Terminal editor for remote SSH sessions, quick configuration edits, and fast interactive git rebases.
Vim Keybindings
Vim modal editing everywhere via vscode-neovim extension, keeping hands on home row.
JetBrains Mono
Clean monospaced font with distinct glyphs and programming ligatures (14px with 1.6 line height).
## terminal & cli
// shell environment, multiplexer, and command-line utilities
Ghostty & iTerm2
Fast, hardware-accelerated terminal emulators supporting true color and smooth scrolling.
Zsh & Pure Prompt
Fast asynchronous prompt showing directory context, git branch status, and command execution timing without clutter.
tmux
Terminal multiplexer with persistent sessions, window splitting, and seamless vim-tmux key navigation.
CLI Utilities (ripgrep, fzf, eza, jq)
Modern CLI tools powering rapid file searches, fuzzy text filtering, and structured JSON debugging.
## mobile & web development
// toolchains, runtimes, and profiling software
React Native & Expo Toolchains
Expo SDK, React Native CLI, and custom native iOS/Android bridge development tools.
Xcode & Android Studio
Native development suites utilized for Instruments performance profiling, Systrace, and native debug builds.
Node.js 22 LTS & pnpm
Modern JavaScript runtime and content-addressable package manager for disk-efficient monorepo workspaces.
Cloudflare Wrangler
CLI toolchain for building, local previewing, and zero-latency edge deployment to Cloudflare Workers.
## desk gear & audio
// ergonomics, input devices, and audio peripherals
Keychron Q1 Pro Mechanical Keyboard
75% aluminum custom mechanical keyboard with tactile switches, custom-lubed stabilizers, and PBT keycaps.
Logitech MX Master 3S
Ergonomic wireless mouse with electromagnetic MagSpeed wheel and dedicated virtual desktop switching gestures.
Sony WH-1000XM5 & Shure MV7
Active noise-canceling headphones for deep focus work; Shure MV7 dynamic podcast microphone on a low-profile boom arm.
Jarvis Standing Desk & Herman Miller Embody
Height-adjustable bamboo desk paired with an ergonomic chair supporting active posture transitions throughout the day.