Uses
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Last updated: 2025-03-26
Hardware
Laptop
| MacBook Pro M3 Max 16" (2023), 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD
The M3 Max chip is incredibly powerful for compiling code and daily basis tasks. Battery life is impressive - I can
easily get 8+ hours of coding without needing to plug in. Much much better than my previous Intel based Mac.
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Docking station
| CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock
The CalDigit TS4 is a great docking station for the MacBook Pro. It provides all the ports I need for my daily work
including USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, and SD card reader. I was testing for some time iVANKY FusionDock Max station (which allows
connect 3 external monitors with single cable) but had some compatibility issue with my Dell monitors and switched to CalDigit.
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Desktop
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 6 Cores
Used when I need x86 architecture and specific Windows/Linux use cases.
32GB RAM, 1TB SSD |
NAS
| Synology DS923+
Good choice for home office. I use it for backups, media server, and as a private cloud. It's fast and reliable.
256GB SSD as extra cache |
Monitors
| 3 x Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25' WQHD IPS |
Mouse
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Keyboard
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Office Setup
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Audio
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Video
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Mobile Devices
| Kindle Voyage (2014)
Quite old but still works great for reading books. I'm waiting for the new Kindle with the USB-C and buttons :)
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Software
Code Editor / IDE
| Intellij IDEA Ultimate
I use IntelliJ IDEA for many years (as was working long time as Java developer, currently DevOps role).
It's a powerful IDE with great support for refactoring, debugging, and version control. Unfortunately left behind regarding
AI features compared to other editors (even with GitHub Copilot plugin).
VS Code
I use VS Code for web development and quick edits. It's fast, extensible, and has a great ecosystem of plugins. I'm using it with
GitHub Copilot plugin.
Cursor
Best AI so far from the editors which I've used.
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Terminal
| iTerm2 with Oh My Zsh and Powerlevel10k
I use iTerm2 as native terminal in different tools where Warp is not supported. (e.g. Intellij terminal window, VS code terminal
window).
I'm using it with Oh My Zsh and Powerlevel10k theme.
Warp
One of the best from the new wave of terminal tools (with AI support). I'm using it for all my daily work.
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Mac Apps (desktop)
| Dock replacement - Sidebarapp
With most of the time working with 2 or 3 external monitors I prefer Windows-based style windows management. I was testing quite a
lot of different Dock replacement apps and Sidebarapp is the best for me. Also used quite a long time Contexts but is not developed about new features.
Video - ScreenFlow
Used for creating video tutorials and recording screen.
Notes - Obsidian For project documentation (local storage)
Notes - Notion For various private notes
Music - Brain.fm (focus mode) Installed as local desktop app
Music - Youtube Music Ive' used quite a long time Spotify but as I'm paying Youtube subscription and Youtube Music is included switched also to Youtube
Music.
Not so good as Spotify of course.
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Other apps
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Company & Finance
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