Uses · Toolbox · 32
Tools, software and hardware I actually use
Inspired by usesthis.com. I try to keep this honest: only things I use daily or weekly.
Everyday
07- ObsidianNote-taking app with markdown and local files. This is where I collect ideas, learning notes and research.
- ClaudeAI assistant for everything from debugging to writing.
- BitwardenPassword management. Free, open source, and works everywhere.
- ChromePrimary browser. DevTools and Lighthouse for development.
- DiscordCommunication with friends and developer communities.
- SpotifyMusic and audiobooks. Lofi and ambient when I'm running deep focus sessions.
- InterPreferred font for UI and editor. Designed for screens, reads well at every size.
Hardware
08- (Headset) Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro XOpen-back studio headphones for long coding sessions. Comfortable, precise, non-fatiguing.
- (Monitor) Samsung Odyssey G9 (LC49G95T)49" ultrawide (5120×1440) with room for code, preview and terminal side by side.
- (Keyboard and mouse) Logitech MX Keys S ComboKeyboard and MX Master 3S mouse. Quiet keys and precise gestures.
- AirPods MaxWireless alternative for meetings, commuting and when the family is awake.
- iPhone 16 Pro MaxDaily phone. Testing mobile views of everything I build.
- Komplett PC (i5-10400F, 32 GB RAM)Main desktop machine for development at home. Intel i5-10400F with 32 GB RAM.
- MacBook Pro 14" (2021)512 GB, space gray. Laptop for work on the go and testing in a macOS environment.
- RØDE AI-1USB audio interface for my microphone. I use it for meetings and when testing audio in Klink.
Services
07- VercelHosting for small projects and personal sites. First-class Next.js support.
- AzureHosting for larger projects and enterprise work. App Service, Functions and SQL Database.
- SupabasePostgres, auth and storage in one package. The core of Klink and this site.
- GitHubMy code and all my side projects live here.
- CloudflareDNS and caching layer for my own projects.
- FigmaDesign and mockups before I start coding.
- UniwebDomain registrar for my .no domains.
Development
10- VS CodePrimary editor. Running a dark theme with Inter as the UI font.
- Claude CodeAI pair programmer in the terminal. Indispensable for larger refactors and setup.
- GitHub Copilot ChatInline AI assistant in VS Code. Faster feedback loop than switching windows.
- Windows TerminalTerminal emulator with tabs and profiles.
- Git + GitHub CLIVersion control and the gh command for PRs without leaving the terminal.
- pnpmPackage manager. Faster than npm and honest about dependencies via strict node_modules.
- BunI use it for quick one-off scripts and experimentation.
- Tailwind CSS IntelliSenseVS Code extension for Tailwind autocomplete and hover documentation.
- MDX for VS CodeSyntax highlighting and preview for MDX files.
- ngrokTunneling local servers to quickly test webhooks and mobile views.