The hardware and software I use every day.

I update this list when something becomes a durable part of my setup. The tools matter less than the system, but these are the ones currently doing the work.

Hardware

  • Mac mini

    A 2024 Mac mini with an M4 chip and 24 GB of memory. This is my primary work machine.

  • iPhone

    My mobile device for notes, messages, calendar, and AI chats when I'm away from the desk.

  • Elgato Key Light

    Consistent desk lighting for calls and recordings.

  • Elgato Facecam

    The camera on my desk for calls and recordings.

  • Kinesis Advantage2

    The contoured keyboard I use at my desk, with a hardware-level Hyper key for shortcuts.

  • Audio-Technica AT2020

    My always-on microphone for dictation, so voice input is available without changing audio devices.

Software

  • Raycast

    The keyboard-first launcher I use instead of Spotlight.

  • Obsidian

    Where I keep notes. The files are local, plain Markdown, and easy to use from other tools.

  • Fortress Productivity

    My daily productivity system. It keeps tasks and projects available to both me and my agents.

AI

  • Amp

    One of my two primary interfaces for AI chats. I use it both locally and in remote development environments.

  • bb

    My other primary interface for AI chats. It gives me a local place to run and manage agents from several providers.

  • OpenAI GPT-5.6

    Most of my model usage is in OpenAI's GPT-5.6 family.

  • Claude Fable

    When I use Claude, I'm mostly using Fable.

  • Agent skills

    My reusable agent skills live in my public dotfiles repository. The linked directory is the source of truth for the current setup.

Coffee

  • Rancilio Silvia

    My espresso machine. It's reliable, repairable, and still part of the morning and afternoon routine.

  • 1Zpresso JX-Pro Manual Grinder

    A manual grinder with enough adjustment for espresso and consistent results.

  • Beans

    I prefer dark roasts and keep a short list of current favorites on the resources page.