Conrad, what do you use?
People often ask me about the tools and products I use to develop software, stay productive, or distract myself from procrastinating. So, I've compiled a comprehensive list of all my favorite things.
Workstation setup
Dell XPS 15
A powerful laptop with a 15.6-inch display, Intel Core i7 or i9 processors, up to 64GB of RAM, and dedicated graphics options.
HP Spectre x360
A versatile 2-in-1 laptop with a 15.6-inch touchscreen display, up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and dedicated graphics options.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme
A high-performance laptop with a 15.6-inch display, up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, up to 64GB of RAM, and dedicated graphics options.
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo
A unique laptop with a 15.6-inch primary display and a secondary 14-inch touchscreen display above the keyboard, Intel Core i9 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and dedicated graphics options.
Developer Tools
VS Code
A popular and versatile text editor with extensive customization options and an extensive library of plugins and extensions.
GNOME Terminal
A terminal emulator for Linux systems with advanced features and customizable color schemes.
DBeaver
A free, multi-platform database management tool with support for a wide range of databases and features for visualizing and editing data.
Productivity
LaunchBar
Another application launcher that allows you to search, navigate and manage files and contacts on your Mac more efficiently.
Quicksilver
A free and open-source application launcher that allows you to perform tasks with just a few keystrokes.
uBar
A dock replacement application that allows you to switch between applications, open documents, and more.