Uses

The tools, software, and hardware that power my workflow. As a non-technical builder passionate about AI, I've curated this stack to maximize productivity and creativity.

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Development Tools

The tools I use to build and create every day

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Cursor

AI-powered code editor built on VS Code

My go-to IDE for AI-assisted coding. The AI autocomplete and chat features are game-changing for non-technical builders.

$20/month
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Windsurf

Next-gen AI coding assistant

Amazing for pair programming with AI. The flow state it creates is unmatched.

$15/month
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Replit

Browser-based IDE with instant deployment

Perfect for quick prototypes and learning. The instant deployment feature is incredibly convenient.

Free tier available and depend on your usage
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Claude

Advanced AI assistant for coding and problem-solving

My coding copilot. Excellent at explaining complex concepts and debugging.

$20/month
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GitHub & Github Copilot

Version control and collaboration platform + AI coding assistant

Essential for version control and showcasing projects.

Free and open source, Copilot $10/month (free for students)
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VS Code

Lightweight but powerful code editor

Fallback editor when I need extensions or traditional coding.

Free
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AI & Automation

AI tools that supercharge my productivity

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n8n

Workflow automation platform

Self-hosted automation powerhouse. I use it to connect all my services and automate repetitive tasks.

Self-hosted (free) or cloud plan available
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Gumloop

No-code AI workflow builder

Quick AI workflows without coding. Great for prototyping AI pipelines.

Free tier available
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HuggingFace

Platform for ML models and datasets

Where I discover and test new AI models. The community is incredible.

Free
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Perplexity + Comet Web Browser

AI-powered search engine

Better than Google for research. The citations and follow-up questions are perfect for deep dives.

$20/month
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ChatGPT

Conversational AI assistant

Daily brainstorming partner. Great for ideation and drafting.

$20/month
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NotebookLM

AI research assistant from Google

Creates AI mentors from books and documents. See my blog post about it!

Free
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Lovable

AI powered website generator.

Great frontend and modern website generator.

From $0 to $50/month
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Cloud & Infrastructure

Hosting and deployment tools for self-hosting

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Dokploy

Self-hosted PaaS alternative

My main deployment platform. Self-hosted Vercel/Heroku alternative that gives me full control.

Self-hosted (free)
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Coolify

Self-hostable Heroku/Netlify alternative

Another great self-hosting option. Open source and community-driven.

Self-hosted (free)
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Docker

Container platform

Essential for consistent deployments. Makes self-hosting much easier.

Free
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Contabo

Cloud provider with affordable VPS

Easily deploy VMs for self-hosting. Great balance of price and performance.

Cheap VPS starting at ~$3/month
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Cloudflare

DNS, CDN, and deployment services

Provides DNS management, CDN, and security features. Essential for website performance and protection.

Free tier available
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Hetzner

Cheap Cloud & VPS Provider

Low price and easy to process & maintain

From $3/month
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Productivity

Tools that keep me organized and focused

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Notion

All-in-one workspace

My second brain. Notes, tasks, databases, and documentation all in one place.

Free tier available
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Arc Browser

Next-gen web browser

The cleanest browser experience. Spaces and profiles keep work organized.

Free
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Raycast

Productivity launcher for Mac

Spotlight on steroids. Clipboard history, snippets, and extensions save me hours.

Free
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Business Tools & Professional Services - Daily Sales Job

Professional tools that I have some experience with in my daily sales job

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ServiceNow

Enterprise IT service management

Part of my daily work at Devoteam. Powerful but complex platform. Incredible as a platform for building enterprise solutions.

Enterprise
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Snowflake

Cloud data platform

Data warehousing solution I recommend to clients. Clean architecture.

Pay as you go
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Power BI

Business analytics service

For creating dashboards and data visualizations for clients.

Free tier available
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Content Creation

Tools for writing and sharing ideas

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Substack

Newsletter platform

Where I publish my thoughts on AI and tech. Simple and focused on writing.

Free
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Excalidraw

Virtual whiteboard for sketching

Perfect for quick diagrams and visual explanations.

Free
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Figma

Collaborative design tool

For mocking up interfaces before building. Great for visual thinking.

Free tier available
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Hardware

The physical tools I use every day

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MacBook Pro

M-series Apple laptop

Powerful, reliable, and perfect for development. The battery life is incredible.

~$2000+
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External Monitor

27-inch display

Essential for multitasking and productivity. Screen real estate matters.

~$300-500
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Mechanical Keyboard

Custom mechanical keyboard

Typing feel matters when you code all day. Satisfying clicks included.

~$150-300
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Magic Mouse

Apple Magic Mouse

Smooth gestures for navigation. Controversial but I love it.

~$80
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AirPods Pro

Wireless noise-canceling earbuds

For focus sessions and calls. Noise cancellation is a game-changer.

~$250
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Learning & Development

Resources for continuous learning

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DeepLearning.AI

AI and ML courses

Where I got certified in GenAI and LLMs. Andrew Ng is an incredible teacher.

~$30/month
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Microsoft Learn

Microsoft training platform

Free certifications and learning paths for Azure. Great documentation.

Free
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YouTube

Video platform

Underrated learning resource. Great for tutorials and staying current with tech.

Free
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Audible

Audiobook platform

For consuming books during commutes and workouts.

~$15/month
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Coursera

Tech & Business courses

Where I got certified tech & business courses. High-quality content from top universities.

~$50/month (Coursera)

About This Page

This page is inspired by Wes Bos' uses.tech movement. I believe in transparency about the tools we use. These are genuine recommendations - no affiliate links, just tools I actually use and love.