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Independent iOS developer and podcaster; co-hosts the Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue), and makes the apps Callsheet, MaskerAid and Peek-a-View.
18 things
MacBook ProHardware Apple
My primary computer is a 14" M3 Max MacBook Pro, with 64GB of RAM and an 8TB SSD. I've had this computer since it debuted a couple years back, and it's incredible.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
CalDigit TS5+Hardware CalDigit
I had a TS4 before it, and the TS5+ adds 10Gb ethernet, which is amazing when moving files on/off my network-attached storage.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Max)Hardware Apple
I’ve had this computer since it debuted a couple years back, and it’s incredible.
An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
MixPre-3 IIHardware Sound Devices
For podcasting, I use a MixPre-3 II as an audio interface.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Shure Beta 58AHardware Shure
And speaking of microphone, I'm presently using a Shure Beta 58A.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Beyerdynamic DT770 ProHardware Beyerdynamic
I use Beyerdynamic DT770 Pros to listen to my co-hosts when I'm podcasting.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Sonos Era 100Hardware Sonos
Also plugged into the CalDigit is a stereo pair of Sonos Era 100s; they are in turn connected to a Sub Mini.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Herman Miller JarvisHardware Herman Miller
I use a Herman Miller Jarvis sit/stand desk.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
12 South BookArcHardware Twelve South
(The MacBook Pro sits closed, in a 12 South BookArc, when docked at home)
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
XcodeSoftware Apple
When writing code, I'm mostly in Xcode, often in concert with Prompt and, lately, Claude Code.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Claude CodeSoftware Anthropic
When writing code, I'm mostly in Xcode, often in concert with Prompt and, lately, Claude Code.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
TowerSoftware fournova
I do most of my work in git using Tower, but will occasionally drop into the command line as well.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Visual Studio CodeSoftware Microsoft
When writing for my blog, I use Visual Studio Code.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Audio HijackSoftware Rogue Amoeba
For recording ATP, we use Zoom to talk with each other, Audio Hijack to record our local audio, Dropbox to share files with one another, Textual for our IRC chat room
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
TextualSoftware
For recording ATP, we use Zoom to talk with each other, Audio Hijack to record our local audio, Dropbox to share files with one another, Textual for our IRC chat room
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Herman Miller Jarvis sit/stand deskHardware
I use a Herman Miller Jarvis sit/stand desk.
An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
Synology DS1621+Hardware Synology
For data storage, my NAS is Synology DS1621+. I was a Synology evangelist for the longest time, but I'm starting to fall out of love with them. Their insistence on using first-party drives is a real turn-off.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
LG UltraFine 5KHardware LG
I bought the Studio Display because the LGs are... really not very good.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his development, podcasting and home-network setup.
2026-06-30·usesthis.com ↗
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