Uses

It's getting increasingly common for developers to have a list of hardware and software that they use on a daily basis. This isn't comprehensive by any means, but it's what I've been using recently.

Hardware

Computer

I currently use two Macbook computers; one for personal development and a company issued one for Oodle development. My personal computer is a 2014 MacBook Pro (15 inch) that I bought in my last year of college after I gifted my older MacBook Pro to my parents. My wife mostly uses this one now, I use it from time to time.

My company issued computer is a 2016 MacBook Pro (15 inch, Space Grey) with a 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and Radeon Pro 455 2 GB Intel graphics card. I use this computer the most during the day-to-day activities.

Monitors and Dock

I dock my 2016 MacBook Pro with the LandingZone Docking Station. It's a great dock that is sleek and dependable. Connected to the dock are two white Viotek curved monitors that I bought when getting my office together. It's not a bad monitor for coding or graphic design and is fairly inexpensive. However, if you are looking for a monitor that you can also game on, I wouldn't recommend this.

Keyboard and Mouse

I use the Apple made Keyboard (no number pad) and a Magic Mouse 2. I like the gestures and features of the Magic Mouse 2. Again, if you are looking for something that is also good for gaming, I would steer clear of Apple's mouse and keyboard.

Home Office

In general, my home office is decorated with various Nintendo-related items. Including a wall of mounted amiibos, an 8-bit Luigi poster, various Legend of Zelda posters, patent blueprints of various Nintendo controllers and more. Next to me, I have a mounted glass whiteboard, my AAS and BFA degrees, an FC Cincinnati jersey towel, and two conference passes for Ohio DevFest and An Event Apart: Seattle.

Software

I have been using the following consistently over the past two years:

  • WebStorm (JetBrains)
  • FireFox Developer Edition (main browser, development)
  • Chrome (for development and testing)
  • Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Adobe Illustrator CC
  • Adobe Experience Design CC
  • Slack
  • Evernote and Bear (note taking)
  • Apple Terminal with a GitBash theme
  • Apple Music
  • Apple Podcasts

On Repeat

  • Green Day
  • Nirvana
  • Foo Fighters
  • Soundgarden
  • The Beatles
  • The Longshot
  • Jack White
  • The Raconteurs
  • Alice in Chains
  • My Chemical Romance
  • Pearl Jam
  • John Lennon
  • Paul McCartney

Podcasts

  • Nintendo Power Podcast
  • 99% Invisible
  • Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
  • Shop Talk
  • Star Talk
  • Today Explained (Vox)
  • Up First (NPR)
  • The NPR Politics Podcast
  • Troughline
  • American History Tellers

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