Uses
The hardware, software, and gear I rely on every day, working remotely from a home office as a WordPress engineer and product builder.
Hardware
The physical gear I sit down to every day.
My main workhorse. Handles multiple WordPress installs, Laravel backends, and browser tabs without breaking a sweat.
27-inch external display with enough real estate for code, design mockups, and documentation side by side.
Bluetooth headphones for deep focus. Good noise cancellation when I need to tune out and ship code.
USB 2K Quad HD 4MP webcam. Clear video for calls, standups, and recordings.
RGB condenser microphone. Clean audio for screencasts, recordings, and meetings.
The foundation of any home office. Nothing fancy, just what works.
Editor & Terminal
Where the code actually gets written.
primaryPrimary editor. Extensions for PHP, TypeScript, Laravel, and WordPress. Fast, extensible, gets out of my way.
aiAI-native editor for complex refactors and multi-file changes when I want inline assistance without switching context.
fontClean, legible with great ligatures. Consistent across editors and terminal.
terminalFast, native-feeling terminal. Runs WP-CLI, Artisan, Git, and npm without ceremony. Paired with zsh.
Software
System utilities, browsing, and everyday apps.
Raycast
Spotlight replacement, clipboard history, window management, and custom extensions. The first thing I open every day.
1Password
Password manager for team vaults, SSH keys, and API credentials. Runs everywhere I do.
Apple Notes
Quick capture for ideas, snippets, and to-dos. Fastest way to dump a thought and move on.
Chrome
Primary browser. DevTools, multi-profile for client accounts, and extension ecosystem keep me here.
Spark
Email client that handles multiple inboxes well. Smart notifications, snooze, and team collaboration features.
Dev Stack
Local environment, CLI tools, AI assistants, and hosting.
- Local environment
Local dev for both WordPress and Laravel. Easy PHP version switching, handles multiple sites without overhead.
Terminal-first WordPress management. Core updates, plugins, database operations, user management. Indispensable.
Database client for MySQL and PostgreSQL. Clean interface, quick query builder, good for both WordPress and Laravel work.
Browser testing for checkout flows, form submissions, and critical user paths. Used on a per-project basis.
- AI tools
Codex, Claude, and OpenCode integrated into my workflow for debugging, refactoring, code generation, and exploring unfamiliar codebases.
- Hosting
Cloud VPS for custom WordPress and Laravel deployments. Reliable, good performance for the price.
WordPress-optimized hosting for client sites that need hands-off maintenance.
Studio
Design, project management, and recording tools.
Figma for wireframes, UI mockups, and flowcharts. Everything starts here before it becomes code.
Notion for personal work and notes. ClickUp and Linear for office task management, depending on the team.
Slack for team communication, channel-based, threaded, and always open.
Camtasia for polished screencasts and tutorials. Focusee for quick recordings and client walkthroughs. Both paired with the Fantech Leviosa mic.
Inspired byuses.tech. Want to share your own setup? The /uses directory is a collection of developer workspaces from around the world.