Previously, I was using an 16” MacBook Pro, M1 Max, 64GB RAM (2021), and the difference now is like night and day. Throttling is a thing of the past, and I can finally use external monitors without worrying about ruining the battery life of my laptop.

The Studio Display is a beautiful 27” 5K monitor that I use as my primary display. It has a beautiful design and excellent color accuracy. It has a built-in webcam and speakers, which I use for video calls and listening to music while I work.

Hands down, the MX Master 3S is the best mouse I've ever used. I've tried many other so-called ergonomic mice, but none of them have come close to the comfort and ease of use of the MX Master 3S. It also looks great alongside my keyboard.

The MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard is a high-quality mechanical keyboard without the wires and the price tag of an enthusiast keyboard. I love the feel and sound of the keys, as well as the backlighting. It also looks excellent on my desk, always a bonus.

I've had my fair share of cheap and expensive chairs over the years, and this is the only one that has lasted more than a few years without falling apart or causing me back pain after extended periods of sitting and slouching in it like a slob.

I have a standing desk with a beautiful walnut top. I love the look and feel of the wood, and the motor is incredibly quiet. Additionally, I appreciate that it has a memory function, allowing me to switch between my standing and sitting heights.

I've recently replaced Sublime Text 4 with Zed as my primary code editor. I'm really enjoying the simplicity and speed of the editor, as well as the fact that it's written in Rust. Sublime Text 4 remains my backup editor for when Zed is missing some features.

VS Code is my go-to editor for working on anything that involves JavaScript or TypeScript. I've tried to switch to other editors, but I always end up coming back to VS Code for its tight integration with TypeScript and the extensive ecosystem of plugins.

PHPStorm is my sledgehammer for legacy PHP codebases. I've yet to find a codebase that it can't handle. It's a powerhouse for refactoring these codebases into something more modern and maintainable without breaking everything.

Tinkerwell is treated as my REPL and whiteboard for PHP. I use it to test out ideas and debug code in a way that feels more natural than using a debugger. Additionally, I use it to run ad-hoc database queries and migrations.

TablePlus is a great software for working with databases. It has saved me from many headaches over the years. I've tried numerous other tools, but I always end up coming back to TablePlus for its consistent UI and excellent keyboard shortcuts for everything.

Postman simplifies the development of APIs and collaboration with others. The ease of sharing requests and collections with others is a huge time saver. I also use it to test out ideas for API designs to see how they would work before I start implementing them.

Herd is a blazingly fast, native Laravel and PHP development environment for macOS. It includes everything you need to get started with Laravel development, including PHP and nginx. Once you install Herd, you're ready to start developing with Laravel.

DBngin saves me from having to install and configure MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis on my local machine, and eliminates the need to fight Homebrew on every upgrade. It's a simple, native macOS app that allows me to manage these services.

Raycast is a productivity tool that allows me to quickly access my most-used apps and actions with a few keystrokes. I use it to open apps swiftly, search my calendar, and run scripts. It's a massive time saver for me. I can't imagine using a Mac without it.

I use CleanShot X to take screenshots and screen recordings. It's the best tool I've found for this purpose. I love the ability to quickly annotate screenshots, as well as the capability to record my screen and webcam simultaneously, exporting them quickly.