Uses

Hardware

Apple Mac Studio (M2 Max) - I swore up and down that I'd never be a Mac user, but here we are. This thing is a beast and I have to try to make it sweat.
Bose 700 Headphones - When I need to focus and block out the world, these are my go-to. They are a game-changer on flights, too. I've been thinking of upgrading to the newest QuietComfort Ultras, but I can't justify it yet.
Logitech MX Master 3S - I can't imagine using a mouse that isn't this one. It's the perfect blend of ergonomics and functionality. I especially love the programmable side buttons, which I map to switch between desktops (forward and back) and show all windows (bottom button).
Logitech MX Keys S - I was once a clickity clackity mechanical keyboard user, but I've since switched to this keyboard. It's quiet, has a great feel, and the battery lasts forever. The ability to switch between 3 devices is super handy, too.

Sony ZV E-10 - By no means am I a professional videographer/photographer, but from my research this is a great camera for the price. It's been great for recording videos and streaming, though I would recommend grabbing a lens with it.
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - Speaking of lenses, this is the one I use. Switching from the default to this lens was a night and day difference. It's a bit pricey, but I think it's worth it.
Elgato Cam Link 4K - This is what I use to connect my camera to my computer for streaming/recording.
Elgato Key Light (x2) - I have no clue what I'm doing with lights and unsure if I'm even using these correctly, but they make my setup look more sophisticated.
Shure SM7B - The mic that every content creator and their mother uses. It's a great mic, but I'm not sure if it's worth the price. I'm not an audiophile, so I can't tell the difference between this and a cheaper mic.
Vocaster One - Prior to switching to Mac, I used a GoXLR Mini. GoXLR doesn't support Mac, so I had to switch to something else and chose this. It's simple and limited, but gets the job done for my needs.
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - I really only use this for streaming. I have a few buttons that switch scenes, mute my mic, and blur my screen. It's a bit overkill for my needs, but I like it.

Apple MacBook Air (M2) 13-inch - I wasn't sure if the Macbook Air would be powerful enough for my needs, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great laptop and I love the form factor, especially for travel. I have no issues running VSCode, Figma, and a few other apps at the same time.
Apple AirPods Pro - I'm not 100% sold on the comfort of these, but they are nice for travel and when I'm working in public places.
Tumi Compact Laptop Brief Pack - I'd never spend this much on a backpack, but I got it as a gift and I love it. It has so many pockets and compartments making it perfect for travel. It's also very comfortable to wear.

Arc - Arc has been a joy to use. It's a Chromium-based browser that adds a bunch of productivity features and keyboard shortcuts. I love the workspaces, tabs, and have minimal complaints.
1Password - It took me way too long to start using a password manager. Now that I have, I can't imagine not using one. 1Password is great. My fiancé and I have a shared vault for all our shared accounts and obligations, which is clutch.
Obsidian - Time and time again I've tried Notion, but my ADHD brain can't handle it. I spend too much time trying to make things look pretty and not enough time actually using it. Obsidian is the perfect balance of functionality and simplicity for me.
Raycast - Could not imagine using my Mac without Raycast. It's a launcher, but so much more. I use it to quickly open apps, calculate, clipboard history, and more. It's a must-have.
Browser Extensions:
- Refined GitHub - I use this to make GitHub better. It adds a bunch of features and tweaks that I can't live without. Sometimes when I'm on a browser without this extension, I think GitHub is broken.
- Dark Reader - I use this to make sites that are too bright easier on my eyes.
- File Icons for GitHub & GitLab - I only recently discovered this extension and I love it. It adds file icons to GitHub and GitLab replacing the generic file icons.
- CLS Visualizer - I use this to check the Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) of the sites/apps I'm working on.

Theme: GitHub Dark - I've been using this theme for years now and love that the highlighting on GitHub matches my editor.
Font: Cascadia Code - I've been using Cascadia Code for years as well. I don't use ligatures, but I've grown to love the font and immediately notice when I'm on a computer that doesn't have it.
Icon Theme: Material Icon Theme - This icon theme is simple and clean.
Extensions: Of course I use the more common TypeScript, Svelte, Prettier, ESLint, etc. But here are some of the more interesting ones:
- Error Lens - The most asked about extension I use. It highlights errors and warnings inline with the code. I love that I don't have to hover over the squiggly line to see what's wrong. It also makes me feel like I need to fix the issues right away when half my screen is red/yellow.
- vscode-pdf - I use this to preview PDFs in VSCode. It's nice to not have to switch to another app to view a PDF.
- advanced-new-file - This extension makes it faster to create new files anywhere in the project. I remapped cmd+n to open this instead of the default new file dialog (which sucks).
- Batch Rename - I use this to rename files in bulk. I don't use it often, but when I do, I'm glad I have it.
- GitHub Copilot - I don't do any of the chat or fancy stuff with Copilot. I strictly use it to do monotinous, repetitive tasks that require no thought. It's great for that.
Settings/Keybindings: You can find my VSCode settings and keybindings here.

Figma - I use Figma for just about everything design-related - thumbnails, logos, wireframes, mockups, etc.

Screen Flow - I use ScreenFlow for recording and editing my screencasts. It's pretty simple and limited, but it doesn't get in my way and enables me to get things done quickly.
OBS Studio - I use OBS for streaming and as a virtual camera for work meetings.