Curated Picks

Tools & Gear

Everything on this page is something we've actually used and would recommend to a friend. Some links are affiliate links — they cost you nothing and keep this site running.

// Only what we use. No paid placements.

AI Tools

WHAT WE USE

Cursor IDE

AI-first code editor. The best way to write code with LLMs. We use this daily.

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Claude by Anthropic

Our go-to LLM for complex reasoning, writing, and coding tasks.

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OpenRouter

Single API for every AI model. Stop managing 10 different API keys.

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Coffee Gear

EDITOR'S PICK

Fellow Stagg EKG

Variable temp pour-over kettle. Precision for specialty beans. The developer's morning ritual essential.

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Timemore C3 Grinder

Consistent hand grinder. Best value-to-grind-quality ratio under $100.

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AeroPress Go

Travel-ready. Full espresso-style extraction in 90 seconds. Ship from anywhere.

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Dev Setup

Keychron Q1 Pro

Wireless mechanical keyboard. The satisfying click between commits.

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LG 27UK850 Monitor

4K IPS with USB-C. Clean desk, single cable to your laptop.

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Notion AI

Second brain with AI. Build logs, docs, and project planning in one place.

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