My Developer Setup & Recommendations

Tools and equipment I personally use and recommend for software development

Essential Hardware

MacBook Pro 16-inch

MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro)

$2,499.00

32GB RAM, 1TB SSD - Perfect for heavy development workloads

"My main development machine. The M2 chip handles Docker containers, multiple IDEs, and simulator instances with ease."
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LG UltraFine Display

LG 32" UltraFine UHD Monitor

$699.99

4K resolution, USB-C connectivity, perfect for coding

"Great color accuracy and screen real estate for multiple code windows. USB-C single-cable solution is fantastic."
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Peripherals

Keychron K2

Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard

$89.99

Wireless mechanical keyboard with Brown switches

"Perfect balance between typing feel and noise level. Great for long coding sessions."
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MX Master 3

Logitech MX Master 3

$99.99

Advanced wireless mouse with customizable buttons

"The horizontal scroll wheel is perfect for code navigation. Battery life is amazing."
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Software Development Tools

Sony WH-1000XM4

Sony WH-1000XM4

$348.00

Noise-cancelling headphones for focused coding

"Essential for getting into flow state. Great for both music and conference calls."
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CalDigit TS4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt Dock

$399.99

18 ports, 98W charging, perfect for desk setup

"One cable to rule them all. Handles multiple displays, ethernet, and all peripherals."
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Workspace Accessories

Laptop Stand

Rain Design mStand

$39.95

Aluminum laptop stand for better ergonomics

"Keeps the MacBook at eye level and helps with cooling. Matches Apple aesthetic perfectly."
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BenQ Screen Bar

BenQ Screen Bar

$109.99

Monitor light bar for reduced eye strain

"Perfect for late-night coding sessions. Auto-dimming feature is fantastic."
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These recommendations are based on my personal experience as a developer.