What I Use
Development
- Editor: VS Code
- Terminal: macOS Terminal / iTerm2
- Browser: Firefox / Chrome (DevTools)
- Version Control: Git + GitHub
- Static Site Generators: Eleventy (11ty) and Hugo
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Hosting/Deploy: Netlify
Why: simple, static-first stack that’s fast, accessible, and cheap to run; fits IndieWeb values.
Writing & Notes
- Knowledge base: Obsidian
- Lightweight notes: Bear
- Long‑form drafting: Ulysses
- Newsletter/Essays: Substack or Ghost
Why: local-first notes with Obsidian; Bear for capture; Ulysses for focused drafting.
Design
Why: fast iteration for assets; open-source where it makes sense.
Productivity & Ops
- Project management: Trello / Asana / ClickUp
- Scheduling: Calendly
- CRM: HubSpot (free) / Capsule
- Invoicing: Wave; Payments via Stripe
- Community: Discord; Membership via Patreon
- Analytics: Google Analytics / Netlify Analytics
Why: lean tools with generous free tiers and client-collab friendly workflows.
Hardware
- Laptop: MacBook Air (M‑series). Why: silent, long battery, enough power for static builds.
- Monitor: 27" IPS, 4K/1440p. Why: crisp typography, more columns in code/design.
- Keyboard: Mechanical (e.g., low‑profile tactile). Why: comfort during long writing/dev sessions.
- Pointing device: Ergonomic mouse/trackball. Why: reduces strain for long editing sessions.
- Audio: Closed‑back headphones + USB mic. Why: calls, screen‑recordings, and focus.
- Chair/Desk: Ergonomic chair + sit/stand desk. Why: posture and stamina.
Want me to fill exact models (e.g., MacBook Air M4, keyboard/mouse models)? Send the specifics and I’ll plug them in.
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