This is living document of what I use. The permanent url of this page is https://pleasework.app/use.

Hardware

• MacBookPro M1 Max — M1 Max MacBook Pro (late 2021) with 32GB Memory. If I get another one, I will get the maxed out MacBook Air for its mobility and weight due to my body pain.
• iPhone 15 Pro — The camera still not as good that only sdw and Halide app can take some real shots.
• Pro Display XDR — Standard glass (easy to clean), VESA mount with monitor arm.
• AirPods Pro
• Cosm — High-Back, Leaf Arms. Timeless design. No adjustments need. This does not require any setting or adjustment. Easy to move. The Leaf Arms can enable you go closer to your desk. Easy to clean. Stable and no issue for the past 5 years.
• Leica Camera AG — Started from Q2. Now with Q3, and M11-P.

Software

• iTerm2
• CleanShot X
• OrbStack — Speed up docker
• Rectangle — Window management

Development

• Ruby — Productive, easy to use programming language
• PostgreSQL — Best Relational Database in the world

Services

• Airalo — eSIM when traveling
• Buildkite — The only CI that scales, adapt your workflow, and has a great UI
• ChatGPT 4o — bounce ideas, delegate some simple tasks or explorations in unknown areas.
• HEY email — I’m loving the screen in/out and the bubble up feature (reminder) are useful. I also like address is short which is useful in life when you need to fill in physical forms.