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British software developer at Laravel, creator of the Cachet status page system, and podcaster; writes at james.brooks.page.
10 things
MacBook ProHardware Apple
The M3 Pro is a seriously powerful machine. I’ve been using it for a few months now and it’s been a joy to use.
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Apple Studio DisplayHardware Apple
it’s superior in every way and looks really crisp. The speakers are also surprisingly good.
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NuPhy Air75Hardware NuPhy
I switched to the NuPhy Air75 for a more tactile, mechanical typing experience without giving up the low-profile feel I’d grown used to. It’s a joy to type on
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TablePlusSoftware TablePlus
TablePlus is the best SQL application around, plus I can use it on my iPhone to check on my databases while out and about without my laptop.
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TinkerwellSoftware Beyond Code
I was fortunate to have an in-person demonstration of Tinkerwell with Marcel Pociot (the creator) and was blown away by it.
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FigmaSoftware Figma
I was a Sketch fan for years, but I’ve finally switched to Figma and it’s just miles ahead, especially when working with teams.
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Logitech MX Master 3Hardware Logitech
The Magic Trackpad I’d been using had been giving me cramps, so I switched to the MX Master 3 and it’s really great.
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GhosttySoftware Mitchell Hashimoto
I switched to Ghostty for its speed and simplicity. It’s GPU-accelerated, fast and the sensible defaults mean it just works without much configuration
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CanvaSoftware Canva
Canva is great for throwing a design together quickly, especially when using one of their many templates.
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SketchSoftware Sketch
I was a Sketch fan for years, but I’ve finally switched to Figma and it’s just miles ahead, especially when working with teams.
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