My Software Tools List as of November, 2025
Tools I Use
I’m a big believer in keeping my setup simple. I like tools that stay out of the way, load instantly, and let me focus on building. This page is a quick overview of the hardware, software, and everyday apps I rely on the most.
Hardware
- Dell XPS 13 — my daily driver. Lightweight, quiet, and rock-solid for Linux. It’s the one machine I can throw in a bag and work from anywhere without thinking twice.
- iPhone 16 Pro — my main phone. Great battery life, great camera, and fast enough for anything mobile I do. It’s also perfect for testing responsive layouts and browsing on the go.
Operating System
- Ubuntu — clean, stable, predictable. I like how little it fights me. It boots fast, stays fast, and gives me a zero-nonsense environment where everything works with minimal tweaking.
Core Development Stack
- Python — my go-to language. Simple, powerful, and great for getting ideas built quickly.
- Micropie — I use it to build lightweight backend apps and experiment with web architecture.
- MongoDB — flexible schema, fast to work with, and pairs nicely with the way I structure data.
- Jinja2 — my favorite way to generate HTML. Clean syntax, minimal overhead, and easy to reason about.
- Git — version control for everything. Simple habits: branch, commit often, push often.
Apps & Editors
- GNOME Terminal — fast, clean, and distraction-free. It’s where I spend most of my day running servers, checking logs, and moving through directories.
- GNOME Text Editor — lightweight, instantly opens, and great for making quick file edits without spinning up a full IDE.
Everyday Software
- Google Chrome — my main browser. DevTools are great, it stays updated, and I like how consistent it is between devices.
- Gmail — the center of all my communication. Simple, fast search, easy labels.
- VLC Media Player — plays literally any media file without complaining. Perfect.
- Transmission — small, clean torrent client that doesn’t try to do anything extra.