My Gear
Between ergonomics and user experience, I put a lot of thought into the gear I use! It’s taken me years and working through some genuinely painful setups to create workspaces that work for me both at home and on the road. Below, I’ve included links and images of some of my most used and/or most beloved gear. A note and disclosure that some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I will earn a small commission when you buy anything after clicking them.* If you do buy something, I really appreciate your support!
The only keyboard I use. Portable, reliable, and, for my hands, is wonderful to type on.
Magic Trackpads are in a league of their own. Unlike most other trackpads, not only do they actually feel great to use, but they’re also good enough that some desktop users replace their mice with them.
I demand precision and speed from my input devices, and this mouse delivers on both. I turn my mouse speed WAY up—as in, beyond what the system allows without using the command line. The software that comes with this mouse allows me easier access to those options (although I’m generally not a fan of 3rd party software for hardware configuration). As for it’s gaming performance?
Fits my Magic Keyboard 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and Logitech Mouse with leftover pouch for cables, a phone stand, and an AirTag.
A very slim and stylish backpack that somehow fits all of my gear and snacks. And that’s all that it fits—no room for extras like in many other bags. I don’t mind the trade off too much, though, as I love the look, feel, and ability to not feel double-wide when I’m exploring populated places.
Holds my MacBook Pro charger and cables while making the cables and plug quick to access.
A portable battery capable of charging all of my devices, including my MacBook Pro. I use this more sparingly with the MacBook Pro, as I’m (possibly needlessly) worried about potential effects on the MacBook’s longterm battery health.
A mini-hub / adapter for my MacBook Pro. It’s probably the most attractive I’ve come across. It’s good 99% of the time, but can become disconnected a little more easily than I would like or expect.
Another adapter, and admittedly one I don’t carry with me very often. This I use this for SD / Micro SD cards. I would probably have found a different all-in-one hub if I used SD cards, but I basically don’t.
For tracking my backpack, different sets of keys, car, and a specific containers. The “Find My” interface for AirTags is more straightforward than the competing Tile products, and the network it operates on is presumably larger.
I’m always using these on my glasses and devices. I buy these in multi-dozen packs and leave them in my pants pockets, bags, and car.
Excitedly purchased at launch in November 2017, my iPhone X is still serving me well almost 4 years later. That said, I’m likely to purchase whatever the new iPhone is for 2021.
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Sturdy, folds for portability, and various height adjustments, this helps me keep my posture in check. I bought after I got a sore neck from being hunched over during longer work trips.