My tools, gear and apps.
This is my list of goodies that I use for code and life. Full transparency, some of these links can contain referrals. I love integrate gadgets and use together, commonly for very development to use about ecosystems of technology.
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Hardware
- 💻 Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro 2023
Because Apple Computers are the best machines ever made, change my mind.
- 🔊 Bose Companion 2 Series III Speakers
I really love the sound of this speakers.
- 🎧 Samson Go Mic Connect
Not bad for a USB mic.
- 📹 Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
Solid quality for less than a hundred bucks.
- 🔌 Tobenone USB-C Dock Station
This is my secret to connect everything without problems.
- 📱 Apple iPad Mini + Apple Pencil
iPad's are the best table to take notes, drawing my idea and read some book works perfectly.
- 💺 ErgoFoam Fit Mesh
After 5 unsuccessful purchases of gamer chairs. The best is an ergonomic chair and this is the best.
- 👨💻 Ergonomic Stand desk
Because stand-up meetings should be stand-up.
- 📱 iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone always, the ecosystem matters.
- 📷 Canon Rebel EOS T5
My first pro camera, I love Canon.
Software & Apps
- iTerm2
The best terminal for Mac OS.
- Zsh + OhMyZsh
Zsh, well configured is one of the things if you can use OhMyZsh?
- Squoosh
Performance matters.
- 1Password
The best cross-platform security service.
- Dub
Links. Links. Links. Tracking conversion of every click and referrals management.
IDE & Extensions
- VS Code
Yes, in 2022 Microsoft has the best IDE.
- Dracula Theme
For VSCode, is a nice dark theme.
- Dash Mono Font
The always font for coding ever.
- Raycast
Productivity and Shortcuts in the next level.
Git, Building, Hosting, Monitoring
- GitHub
Always a Github Fan!
- PostHog
Metrics, metrics, metrics. You can't improve what you don't measure.
- Cloudflare
Always my first layer and the secret to scale without surprises in your billing.
Automation and Domotics (IoT)
- Google Home Mini
Ok Google, ask to Alexa about Siri jokes.
- Philips HUE Lights
Since 2016, using this IoT amazing lights.
- Philips HUE Play Lights + Sync Box
Cinema experience and music/video sync just for fun and rock.
Music System
- Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
This is a beautiful, dynamic and amazing turntable.
- Yamaha RX-385 Receiver
The power of Yamaha + the collections of this nice receiver to connect everything.
- Samson Media ONE 4a
Yes, I need better speakers but this one works until now to listen good music on Vinyls.
Misc. Items
- Microsoft Arch Mouse
My mouse backup, when I need to charge the Apple's one, I always have this amazing mouse ready.
- Thule Construct 24L Blue Laptop Backpack
My favorite awesome tech backpack. I Love this brand.
- Apple Watch Series 10
Yep, another Apple product, but the best smartwatch for Apple Ecosystem.
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
I'm sorry Apple, but in sound and quality Bose are the #1.
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
My favorites after suffer the Apple Airpods Max deception. Bose QC, the best Headphones ever.