Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend.

I get asked a lot about the things I use to build software, 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

  • 14” MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM (2021)

    The best laptop I’ve ever owned. It’s fast, has a great keyboard, and the battery life is insane. I can’t believe how much better the M1 Pro is than the Intel chips.

  • Logitech MX Anywhere 3

    I’ve been using the MX Anywhere series for years and I love the compact size and the ability to switch between devices with the button on the bottom.

Development tools

  • Vs Code

    I’ve been using Vs Code for a few years now and I love it. I’ve tried to switch to other editors a few times but I always come back.

  • iTerm2

    I’m honestly not even sure what features I get with this that aren’t just part of the macOS Terminal but it’s what I use.

  • TablePlus

    Great software for working with databases. Has saved me from building about a thousand admin interfaces for my various projects over the years.

Design

  • Figma

    We started using Figma as just a design tool but now it’s become our virtual whiteboard for the entire company. Never would have expected the collaboration features to be the real hook.

Productivity

  • MindfulDay

    I’ve been using MindfulDay for a few months now and I love it. It’s a simple habit tracker that’s been great for keeping me on track with my daily routines. you can find it on https://bisakerjaremote.com/mindfulday.

  • Obsidian

    I’ve been using Obsidian for a few months now and I love it. It’s a great tool for taking notes and organizing my thoughts.

  • Focus

    Simple tool for blocking distracting websites when I need to just do the work and get some momentum going.