Main machine
2023 Apple iMac
The desk machine. Quiet, simple, and comfortable for longer sessions.
Uses
Tools, setup, and workflow.
The hardware, software, and small workflow decisions I rely on to build, write, design, explore, and stay organised.
Portable machine
2024 MacBook Pro
The same environment in a smaller form when I want to work away from the desk.
Workflow
Dotfiles-led
My shell, Git defaults, and terminal tools are managed through a small public dotfiles setup.
Hardware
I prefer a setup that gets out of the way: Apple hardware, a clean desk, and input devices that feel familiar.
Main device
2023 Apple iMac
Apple M3 chip · 16GB unified memory · 1TB SSD · 24″ 4.5K Retina display.
Support device
2024 MacBook Pro
Apple M4 chip · 16GB unified memory · 512GB SSD · 14.2″ Liquid Retina XDR display.
Input
Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard
I use both the Apple Mouse and Trackpad, but the Mouse is still the one I reach for most.
Audio
AirPods Pro and Blue Yeti
AirPods for everyday listening, and a Blue Yeti when I need a clearer microphone.
Development
My development setup leans towards tools that are fast, predictable, and pleasant to spend time in. I like software that feels powerful without constantly demanding attention.
Most web work starts in Emacs, Apple-platform experiments happen in Xcode, and GitLab acts as the long-term record of what I have built, changed, and abandoned.
Core tools
Emacs
Code & text
Xcode
Swift & SwiftUI
GitLab
Source & project history
Terminal
A calm shell matters more than a clever one.
A lot of my workflow lives in the terminal, but I try to keep it readable rather than overloaded. The setup is designed to be useful every day: quick navigation, visible Git state, good defaults, and tools that degrade gracefully.
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Languages & frameworks
The technologies I reach for most often when building modern interfaces, websites, and Apple-platform apps.
TypeScriptAstroReactNext.jsSwiftSwiftUITailwind CSSFramer Motion
Deployment & workflow
I like a simple path from idea to production, with enough automation to help without making the process feel hidden.
Idea
Sketch the shape of the thing.
GitLab
Commit the work and keep history visible.
CI/CD
Let automation catch the obvious things.
Vercel
Preview, ship, and iterate quickly.
Everyday tools
The smaller tools and services that support development, writing, communication, testing, and general organisation.
Apple NotesSafariApple TerminalDiscordBlueskyGitLabLinkedIn
Photography & personal tools
Not everything here is purely about development. Photography, music, and exploration all shape how I think about interfaces and detail.
PhotographyUrban explorationPianoApple PhotosWhisky notes
At home
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