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The Tech I Actually Use Every Day
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items These are the tools, devices, and services I personally use every day as a full-stack and embedded developer. Everything on this list has earned its place in my workflow through real-world use, from coding and DevOps to self-hosting and productivity.
Sections
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Hardware
Audio
Desk Setup
Software
Infrastructure & DevOps
Hardware
The devices I rely on every day for software development, remote work, reading, and staying productive. These are products I've used extensively and continue to recommend.
Reliable, upgradeable, excellent keyboard, and handles development workloads really well.
ThinkPad T14 (Intel) Laptop | Up to 40% Off Now
Excellent camera, clean Android experience, and timely software updates.
Google Pixel 8 - 128GB Cell Phone
Great for reading documentation, taking notes, remote desktop sessions, and watching technical content when I'm away from my desk.
XIAOMI Pad 7 Ai WiFi Global 11.2 inch
Audio
Audio gear that keeps me focused during long coding sessions. I value comfort, balanced sound, and products that deliver excellent performance for the price.
My favorite IEM for daily listening. Balanced tuning, comfortable fit, and excellent detail for the price.
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Cadenza 10mm Beryllium IEM
A compact DAC that noticeably improves audio quality compared to my phone or laptop's built-in output. It pairs perfectly with my IEMs.
USB C to 3.5mm Adapter CX31993 Earbuds CX-PRO ...
Reliable ANC, long battery life, and a comfortable fit. Great for commuting, meetings, and casual listening.
Soundcore P31i by Anker Translation Earbuds
Desk Setup
The accessories I never leave home without. Reliable charging, durable cables, and ergonomic peripherals that make my daily workflow smoother.
Comfortable for long work sessions, customizable buttons, and seamless switching between multiple devices.
MX Master 3s Wireless Mouse - 8K Optical Sensor
One charger for everything. Fast, compact, and powerful enough to charge my laptop, phone, and tablet simultaneously.
UGREEN Nexode 100W GaN USB C Charger, 4-Port ...
Reliable fast charging with solid build quality. I keep one in my backpack at all times.
UGREEN USB C to USB C Cable 100W PD Fast Charging
A dependable high-speed cable for connecting external drives, development boards, and other USB devices.
Thunderbolt 4 Cable USB C to USB C 8k 60HZ
Software
The software powering my development workflow. These are the tools I use to write code, manage projects, and stay productive across Linux and the cloud.
Fast, privacy-focused, and highly customizable with a great extension ecosystem.
The fast, private browser that keeps you safe
Stable, lightweight, and dependable for both development and server workloads.
Downloading Debian
Lets me run Android apps on Linux with near-native performance, making it great for testing and productivity.
Waydroid uses a container-based approach to boot a full ...
An AI-powered editor that speeds up coding, refactoring, and understanding large codebases.
Cursor
My go-to editor thanks to its rich extension ecosystem and excellent debugging support.
Visual Studio Code - The open source AI code editor | Your home for ...
Where I host my projects, collaborate, and keep everything version controlled.
GitHub · Change is constant. GitHub keeps you ahead. · GitHub
Infrastructure & DevOps
The services behind my personal infrastructure. From self-hosting to secure remote access, these tools help me build, deploy, and manage applications with confidence.
I've been using OCI Always Free to host personal services, Docker containers, and networking tools. The free ARM instance offers surprisingly generous resources for self-hosting and experimentation.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Creates a secure private network between all my devices, making remote access simple and reliable.
Tailscale
Securely exposes my self-hosted applications without opening firewall ports or managing a public IP.
Cloudflare Tunnel
Makes Docker management much easier with a clean web interface for containers, stacks, and volumes.
portainer/portainer: Making Docker and Kubernetes ...
Network-wide ad and tracker blocking that gives me more control over DNS while improving privacy across all my devices.
pi-hole/pi-hole: A black hole for Internet advertisements