What's in my bag?
Software I use, gadgets I love, and other things I recommend. Here’s a big list of all of my favorite stuff.
- Hardware
Apple airpods 3
Probably my most used item after my phone and laptop. I use them for everything from listening to music to taking calls. They are super convenient and the sound quality is great.
Apple iPhone 12
I dont usually invest and upgrade my phone frequently, I used my last phone for 5 years, I will use this one for 5 years too.
Apple watch series 7
I use this mostly to track my workouts
Dell D6000 Usb 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Nero Port Black
My dock for my workstation, this is super expensive, but I got a refurbished one for 10% of the original price, thanks to RemoteIndian slack channel, they coordinated with a seller and ordered in bulk, I got one of them.
JBL CSUM10 compact USB microphone
I don't use this. Got it from my previous companies WFH Kit.
Keychron K2
I am little obsessed with keyboards and this is my current favorite. It's a 75% keyboard with a great build quality and a nice tactile feel. I use this whenever I am in mood of typing on a mechanical keyboard.
Lenovo Q24 FHD monitor
I so want a new monitor, but this works for now and it's not bad.
Logitech MX keys mini (Mac)
I use this as my keyboard, when I am at my desk
Logitech MX Master 3s
This was a little expensive, but I needed a mouse that was really good and, which would last a long time. I actually got a really good deal on flipkart and got this for 5k
Macbook pro 13 (2020)
The Intel i5 version. 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SONY WH-1000XM4 Bluetooth Headset - Black
Essential when you work from home and want to block out the noise of the world. Too expensive but it came with my previous companies WFH budget.
- Software
Bear
The lack of code highlightin and markdown support in Apple notes, made me move to Bear and I am not looking back now.
Cleanshot
You might be wondering why would I pay for a screenshot taking tool. Well, it's is not just a screenshot taking tool. It is a complete package of tools that you can use to take screenshots, record your screen, annotate your screenshots, and much more. It's worth it.
Gifski
The best Video to GIF creator for Mac
HTTPie
An API testing tool with a beautiful UI, free of nonsense and unnecessary features.
Krisp AI
Mute background noise during calls. Works so good, I have never gone a meeting without it, since I first installed.
MonitorControl
Lets me control my external monitor brightness and volume directly
Raycast
My used application in my computer. I don' think I've ever relied on a software as much as Raycast
Reminders Menubar
Apple reminders in your menubar
Tableplus
The only sane SQL client I've seen for Mac.
Texts
Texts is so good, I stopped paying for Netflix and moved that to Texts.
VS Code
No brainer, my primary code editor. I use it for everything from writing code to writing this website.
Zed
A new code editor, I am waiting for them to add features like plugins, once it is done, I will leave VS Code for good.
- Desk
Daily Objects - Turf 2.0 Felt Desk Mat - Grey
This is clean, not too expensive and looks great
Fake plants
My desk was looking bland, so I bought some fake plants to make it look lively.
Featherlite Helix Chair
This is a really bad chair, but works for now 😅. Will save up to buy a better one.
Ikea MÖJLIGHET headphone stand, black
This is super cheap, just ₹199, looks really clean, keeps my desk tidy.
Purple ark sit/stand desk
I've always wanted a sit/stand desk and I love this one, it's sturdy and has a nice finish.