Tools I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.
I get asked a lot about the things I use to plan & manage events, stay productive, or buy to fool myself into thinking I’m being productive when I’m really just procrastinating. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.
Workstation
13.3” MacBook M1 (2020)
I was using an Intel-based MacBook Pro prior to this and the difference was quite stunning. A simple MacBook Air can be just as, if not more, powerful than a relative recent MacBook Pro (prior the M1s).
LG 27” UltraFine 5K IPS Monitor
Very curios to try the Apple Pro Display XDR next but because of how amazing the LG has been, I’m not in a rush to upgrade.
MX Keys for Mac
Love the travel time of this keyboard. Feels similar to the MacBooks, but a little more travel. It’s designed to work seamlessly with Macs & iPads. A pretty decent keyboard for developers.
MX Master 3S
I’ve been using the MX Master 3 for a few years now and it’s been great. The MX Master 3S feels similar, with a few minor improvements, like the clicks. The scroll wheel is great as always!
Events
I live in Playa Vista Catering Team
It is important to have a great catering team to make sure your event is a success. I have been working with the team at Great Catering for years and they are amazing.
Design
Figma
We started using Figma as just a design tool but now it’s become our virtual whiteboard for everything.
Canva
Canva is a great tool for creating social media graphics and presentations.
Productivity
Raycast
With a pretty UI, Raycast makes it simple, fast and delightful to control my tools. I love the fact I can assign custom keyboard shortcuts to anything.
SavvyCal
Great tool for scheduling meetings while protecting my calendar and making sure I still have lots of time for deep work during the week.