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Software engineer and writer; creator of the Simple Statistics and Placemark mapping tools, longtime blogger at macwright.com.
19 things
MacBook Air M2Hardware Apple
With 24gb RAM, it's an odd combination – a beefy turbocharger on a Honda Civic. But it's a great computer, one of the best I've ever owned.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
Sony WH1000XM4Hardware Sony
Headphones: Sony WH1000XM4. The noise-cancelling is fantastic. These just work
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
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Moondrop QuarksHardware Moondrop
Finally, I tried these extremely cheap ones, and they were best of all. $13. They're perfect. Solidly built, lightweight, great sound quality, what more can you ask for.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
NeovimSoftware
Editor: neovim with LazyVim. I can't quit it.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
FastmailService Fastmail
Email: Fastmail (referral link). I love it. The UI, the company's style, the calendar interface, the integration with 1Password.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
Hawbuck walletHardware Hawbuck
A Hawbuck wallet. I still use cash, so no aluminum thingy or phone add-on in place of a wallet. It's not made of animals, lightweight, lasts a long time, not that expensive, a perfect wallet.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
Garmin Forerunner 945Hardware Garmin
The watch's battery lasts a long time, it doesn't distract me, I don't have my phone notifications piped into it, I love it.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
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ROG Gladius IIHardware Asus
Mouse: ROG Gladius II. USB-C charging, solid wireless, replaceable parts.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
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Keychron K7Hardware Keychron
Keyboard: Keychron K7. I've tried the weird keyboards but I still type fastest on the Mac layout. This is one of the few keyboards that's almost exactly the Mac layout - the "Command" key is in the right place.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
Elgato Wave 3Hardware Elgato
Microphone: Elgato Wave 3. This, with the boom, is convenient and reliable. Big upgrade from the Blue Yeti I used previously.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
HeliumSoftware
Browser: Helium. Chrome's good performance and devtools, none of the Google junk.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
GhosttySoftware Mitchell Hashimoto
Terminal: Ghostty. It's missing a scroll bar and search, but otherwise super fast and nice.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
NetlifyService Netlify
Hosting: Netlify. This site uses Netlify, and it's pretty good.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
Spurcycle carabinerHardware Spurcycle
Very secure and convenient, and has a bottle opener which is really effective and one of the most unintuitive devices I've ever found: zero people have used it correctly on the first try.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
FeedbinService
Reading: Feedbin for RSS, Instapaper for reading it later, Calibre for managing eBooks and Kindle syncing.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
InstapaperService
Reading: Feedbin for RSS, Instapaper for reading it later, Calibre for managing eBooks and Kindle syncing.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
CalibreSoftware
Reading: Feedbin for RSS, Instapaper for reading it later, Calibre for managing eBooks and Kindle syncing.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
Kobo Libra ColorHardware Kobo
e-Readers: Kobo Libra Color and a basic Kindle.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
LG UltraFineHardware LG
Monitor: The 24" LG UltraFine. Monitors are almost universally bad, but this one is fine, just expensive.
His /uses page, updated 29 May 2026, listing the computer, peripherals and software he works with and the gear he carries.
2026-05-29·macwright.com ↗
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