What I Use

• Visual Studio 2026

  Main IDE for C/C++ and Windows work. The native debugger earns its keep.

• Visual Studio Code

  Editor for web, config, and quick repo work.

• Notepad++

  Fast edits for config files, logs, and weird text files.

• Warp

  Terminal for day-to-day command work.

• Windows Terminal + PowerShell 7 & 5 + CMD

  Windows terminal stack. PowerShell 7 for scripts, 5 for compatibility, CMD when muscle memory wins.

• Codex

  Coding agent for repo work, maintenance, reviews, and focused implementation passes.

• WSL + Hermes

  Linux tooling on Windows, plus Hermes for local workflow glue.

• GitHub Desktop

  Git GUI for visual diffs, staging, and quick branch checks.

• Git

  Version control.

• WinMerge

  File and folder diffs without ceremony.

• Windhawk

  Windows UI and behavior mods for the parts Microsoft leaves rough.

• NanaZip

  Modern archive manager. 7-Zip fork with proper Windows 11 integration.

• Mullvad VPN

  Privacy-focused VPN with no account requirement.

• DaVinci Resolve

  Video editing for motovlog clips and longer cuts.

• iPhone 16 Pro

  Camera and work phone.

One day switching between Apple and Android ecosystems, same plan for Mac + Windows.

• Bose QuietComfort 35

  Noise-cancelling headphones for focus and travel.

• Koss KSC75 (modded)

  Detachable cable mod. Cheap, light, and still my daily pair.

• Soundcore Motion 300

  Portable Bluetooth speaker with solid output for its size.

• OnePlus Buds Ace

  Budget earbuds with decent sound and battery life.

• Travel: Keychron K7 Max

  Slim wireless keyboard for travel.

• Home: Monsgeek Fun60 Ultra Tri-Mode TMR

  60% board with Hall Effect TMR switches and adjustable actuation.

• Travel: Logitech G Pro X Superlight

  Lightweight wireless mouse for travel.

• Home: EndgameGear OP1w 4K

  4000Hz polling rate mouse for the desk.

• Intehill F15ND

  15.6" 1080p 240Hz portable monitor for travel and couch work.

• Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar

  Desk light without screen glare.

• LG Gram 16" 2-in-1 (16T90Q)

  Intel 12th Gen i7, 16GB RAM. Light enough for travel.

• S300 Mini-ITX, 8.1L

  Compact 8.1L desktop build.

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

    4K gaming GPU without 5080/5090 pricing.

  • ASUS ROG Strix B850-I

    Mini-ITX board with the ports and headers this build needs.

  • KLEVV CRAS V RGB 48GB (2x24GB) DDR5-6000 CL30

    Overclocked to 6200MHz CL28. Stable.

• Aer Slim Pack 1 (8.5L)

  Small daily backpack for the essentials. Discontinued.