SETUP

The tools, devices, and small
configurations I depend on.

A working list of what I carry, what I open, and the keyboard tweaks that quietly earn their keep. Updated when something changes.

CARRY

Everyday carry.

What's on me between class and coffee shops.

  1. Daily driver
    iPhone 17 Pro Max

    Silver, 256GB.

  2. Main machine
    MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max

    36GB RAM / 1TB storage.

  3. Sound
    AirPods Pro 2 + AirPods Max

    In-ear and over-ear depending on the day.

  4. Wrist
    Apple Watch Series 7

    45mm.

  5. Wallet
    Tommy Hilfiger Trifold

    From Marshalls.

SOFTWARE

Apps I open every day.

The shortlist — the apps that actually stay in rotation.

  1. Main browser Zen

    The browser I actually live in.
  2. Backup/dev browser Helium

    Kept around for testing and separate sessions.
  3. Spotlight replacement Raycast

    Launcher, search, and quick actions.
  4. Editor VS Code

    Primary coding workspace.
  5. Terminal Ghostty

    MesloLGS NF, 16pt, Dracula+ theme.
  6. Notes Obsidian

    Class notes, ideas, and everything worth keeping.

CONFIG

Tweaks that earn their keep.

Small configurations I'd miss within an hour.

  1. Keyboard remap
  2. Shortcuts
  3. Display control BetterDisplay

    macOS scaling moment.
  4. Mouse
  5. Trackpad MiddleClick

    4 Finger middle click.
  6. Window switching AltTab

    Yes.
  7. macOS tweaks Supercharge

    One of the best.

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