Recommendations you can check.
Canadian full-stack web developer, creator of JavaScript and CSS video courses, and co-host of the Syntax podcast.
20 things
BenQ RD280UHardware BenQ
My main monitor is a 28.2" 4K+ 3:2 BenQ RD280U. The 3:2 ratio is the best - I love it.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30LHardware Peak Design
After a lengthy search for the perfect backpack for both traveling and schlepping gear around the city I bought the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L and it's incredible
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Better Touch ToolSoftware
I use Better Touch Tool for window management, custom keyboard shortcuts (via the Hyper key) and a few other things. Best mac software ever!
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Operator MonoSoftware Hoefler&Co
I'm currently using Operator Mono for a font. Yes I paid the $200 for it. Yes I actually like it. Before that I used Inconsolata for many years.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
RaycastSoftware Raycast
I've always been a huge Alfred fan and have many workflows but have recently switched over to Raycast which is even better!
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Caldigit TS4Hardware CalDigit
Everything — Monitors, Ethernet, Hard Drives, Webcam, and Power — is plugged in via a single USB cable and piped into my Caldigit TS4 - This is a pretty sweet setup!
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
AVerMedia 4K capture cardHardware AVerMedia
I run a Sony RX100 III with the HDMI out plugged into an AVerMedia 4K capture card - I find it more stable than the Elgato CamLink or knockoff camlink that I used previously.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Visual Studio CodeSoftware Microsoft
Visual Studio Code is my current editor which I switched to in September 2017 after years of Sublime Text.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Firefox DeveloperSoftware Mozilla
Firefox Developer has been my main browser since January 2020.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
WarpSoftware Warp
I currently use Warp for my terminal, but some of my videos show me using Hyper or iTerm2.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Things AppSoftware Cultured Code
I use Things App with a GTD mindset for managing my tasks.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
SketchSoftware Sketch
I design almost entirely in Sketch. One day I'll move to Figma.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Quokka.jsSoftware
In my tiktoks, you'll see the JavaScript result inlined beside my code. That is using Quokka.js Pro version.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
BackblazeService Backblaze
I backup my entire computer remotely to BackBlaze
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Synology NAS DS920+Hardware Synology
I run a Synology NAS DS920+ with 4 4TB Seagate Ironwolf HDD - I use this as storage for course videos that I'm not actively working on and then have those folders mirrored to Backblaze B2 as an off-site backup.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Herman Miller AeronHardware Herman Miller
I sit on a polished aluminum Herman Miller aeron
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Bose QC35Hardware Bose
I listen to Bose QC35 headphones all day at my desk and AirPods Pro when on the go
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Logitech MX2 MasterHardware Logitech
Mouse is a Logitech MX2 Master
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Logitech HD Pro c920Hardware Logitech
My webcam is a Logitech HD Pro c920
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
DBX286sHardware dbx
I use a DBX286s to do all my audio compression and processing as I record and pipe it into my computer with the Volt1 USB audio interface.
His /uses page, a living document of the software and hardware he works with; the page discloses that most product links are Amazon affiliate links.
2019-12-12·wesbos.com ↗
Every entry is a verbatim quote and a link to the public post it came from. Nothing is paraphrased. If it is not on record somewhere public, it is not here.
The verdict is what they actually said: loved and liked are explicit; recommended means they told others to get it; uses means they only say they use it; read is a book on their public shelf with no verdict; mixed and disliked are kept too.
A dashed affiliate link, sponsored or their own label means the post disclosed a relationship. It is shown, never hidden.
The shading behind a date shows how dated a recommendation is for its kind of thing.
The shading behind a date shows how dated a recommendation is, for its kind of thing. Fully green is recent. It drains a quarter at a time as the post gets older, and is empty once it reads as dated.
What counts as old depends on the thing. A laptop praised four years ago has been replaced twice; a book loved twenty years ago is probably still loved. The shading is gone after about:
Stripes mean the post carries no date and the date shown is an estimate. No date at all, no shading.