(Last updated: 1 Jan 2025)

Note: This was my setup when I used to live in Bengaluru. I have since moved out and now have far fewer possessions. I don’t intend to maintain this going forward.

Inspired by Uses This, the tools, services, and techniques I’m using to get things done.

Hardware

• MacBook Pro M4 48GB 1 TB (13-inch, 2024): New personal laptop.

• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2021): Work computer provided by Go-Jek.

• MacBook Air M1 (13-inch, 2020): My personal computer.

• Dell S2722QC: Monitor.

• iPhone 13 Pro: Primary phone.

• ESR Armorite Screen Protector Guard: Screen protector for my iPhone.

• ESR Cloud Soft Case: iPhone 13 Pro Case with MagSafe.

• OnePlus 5: The best bang for the buck phone out there.

• Spigen Rugged Armor Cover Case: Spigen has the best covers.

• Sony WH-1000XM3: Best noise cancelling headphones out there in 20-30K INR price range.

• AirPods Pro: pairs with my iPhone and Mac.

• Apple Watch 7: To track my fitness.

• Apple Watch cover: Because I don’t want scratches on my watch.

• Sounce Case for AirPods : Protective case.

• Keyboard Cover for MacBook Air: Protective skin keyboard cover.

• OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z: Pairs with my OnePlus 5.

• Kindle Paperwhite (Wi-fi model): I bought my first Kindle in 2015. Got another Kindle Paperwhite as part of my onboarding at Directi. I use both Kindles: one for reading non fiction (and take notes) and another for fiction (mostly light reading).

• Cuzor CZ-01A-12 Power Backup for Router: Enjoy uninterrupted power supply to your router.

• Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB): I spent months agonising over whether to buy it or not. It has turned out to be money well spent. Helpful for creating quick mocks. My wife uses it to draw.

• Apple Pencil: Bought it along with with my iPad. It has been a life changer. Super helpful to create handwritten notes & also draw on Procreate (when you are in the mood for it).

• Proffisy Laptop Stand: Good build quality; I got 2 of these.

• Gizga Cable Organiser Manager: Organizing and concealing all types of cables.

• Sony PS4 Slim: Countless games played on this bad boy.

• Featherlite Helix Office Chair: Newly acquired.

• Mi Smart Band 4: I took a lot of time deciding between this and a Fitbit. TBH I am quite happy with this one.

• SwooK Case Cover Shell: Cover for my M1.

• Cable Hunter® Thunderbolt 3 to USB: Far cheaper than getting a USB hub.

• Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2: I went ahead with this instead Hue because it was cheaper. It has been a good buy. I turn it on half an hour before I sleep.

• Deco M5: There is some signal and speed loss, but I am overall happy with this buy.

• TP-Link Archer C6: My main router.

• LG C2 65 TV: Splurged on it after I bought the PS5. Very expensive, but worth it.

• Study desk: I use a dining table as my study desk; cheaper, solid wood and far more space than a traditional desk.

• Fuji X-E4: My travel camera. Use the 27mm F2.8 lens with it.

• Sony PS5: Should have upgraded to this much earlier.

• OnePlus Nord Buds: Had to get a completely wireless earphones for my OnePlus.

• Omron body composition monitor: My team gifted this one to me.

• Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 Printer: For photo printouts.

• Anker 537 Power Bank, 24,000mAh: Power bank for laptop.

• Anker 20000 mAh PD Power Bank, PowerCore (Series 3): Power bank for phone.

Software

On Laptop

• Sketch: Got a license thanks to Go-Jek. Fulfils all my prototyping needs (also when I need to make memes).

• Atom: Typing this on Atom. I like Sublime Editor too.

• Google Chrome: My primary browser.

• AdblockPlus: To stop the annoying Youtube ads.

• Microsoft Office Suite: Can’t live without Excel as a Product Manager.

• Slack: For Office Communication.

• Zoom: Best Video Conferencing tool out there. Go-Jek runs on Zoom.

• Deep L Write Pro: I edit my posts using this.

• ChatGPT Plus: My assistant.

• Claude AI Pro: My other assistant.

• Cursor Pro: Main IDE.

• Affinity design suite: One time purchase because I can’t pay Adobe every month.

• Midjourney: To get my creative juices flowing.

• Figma: For everything design.

• Raindrop: The best bookmarks manager there is.

On iPad

• iBooks: To read epubs on my iPad when I am bored of reading on my Phone.

• Notes: To take handwritten notes using my Apple Pencil during meetings.

• Procreate: The only software I did not feel bad paying for.

On Phone

• Google Podcasts: To listen to podcasts during my commute.

• Pedometer/ Pacer: To count steps.

• InkPad Notepad: Primary note taking app on my Phone. I live my live through it.

• Lithium: Have read dozens of ebooks on my phone thanks to this app.

• Insight Timer - Free Meditation App: I prefer this free app over paying for Headspace now.

• Splitwise: To share expenses with friends and family.

• Youtube Music: Started listening to music on this app after paying for Youtube Premium.

• Headspace: Meditation & Sleep: Another app I use. I pay for this.

• TickTick: ToDo List Planner, Reminder & Calendar: Track my tasks usint this app.

• INDmoney: To invest in the US markets.

• Binance: Store my cryptos mostly here.

• Stretch Club: I do the posture reset exercise everyday.

• Lightroom: Use it to edit my photos. Have it on my iPhone as well as iPad.

• Streaks: My habit tracking app.

• Lose it: To track my daily calories. I paid for lifetime access.

• Nike Run Club: To track my runs.

• Nike Training: Best free training app.

• Pretty Progress: Progress bar and countdown widgets. I paid for this.

• Things: Personal tasks manager.

• Waterllama: Water tracker app.

• Quartr: To listen to earnings calls of companies I track.

• Waking Up: Guided Meditation: I paid for a year of Waking up. Then did not renew because I started relying on Insight Timer for my meditations.

• Cosmos & Are.na: To develop taste.

Health

Home gym

• Squat Half Rack: Daemon half rack from Siege Fitness. I have the rack and all the extensions.

• Bench: Gym Weight Bench 900 Black from Decathlon.

• Barbell: Chieftain Barbell from Siege Fitness.

• Weight training equipments: curl rod, dumbbell rods, plain rods + around 100 kgs weight: Got the cheapest equipments because I did not want to overcommit and then have weights occupying space.

• AMAZE Multipurpose Exercise Flat Bench: Extremely fuddu bench but I needed something to do chest workouts. Can’t wait to get a better bench. Most Amazon gym equipments are low quality. My plan is to use these for 6 months and then spend more and get better stuff from local retailers.

• USI Universal Power Lifting Belt PLH: For deadlifts.

• Kettlebells - AmazonBasics cast-iron 6, 8, 12, 16, and 20 kgs: Kettlebells are amazing; I mostly use them for swings and presses.

• AmazonBasics Puzzle Exercise Mat with EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles: Protects the floor.

• Dolphy Exercise Spinning Bike: Not using this as much as I would have liked.

• Fitlastics Resistance Loop Bands: These are very good for warming up. You can even use them as replacement for weights. I have all the bands from Fitlastic.

• Wrist Wrap Gloves: Highly recommend this one.

• Push-up Bars: Like my bike, this is something which is mostly lying unused. Should not have bought them.

• Wooden Indian Mugdar: Trying to use this and my kettlebells more.

• Squat Wedge: Professional Squat Ramp for Weightlifting and Fitness by Yokefit.

• Ankle Strap: Ankle Strap for Cable Machine by Sportneer.

• Aerobics Stepper: Fitness Stepper by Lifelong.

• Barbell Pad for Weight Lifting: Extra Cushion Squat Pad for Gym.

• Boldfit Fabric Resistance Band: Resistance Band for leg/glute workouts.

• Kobo - CTA-20 CTA-20 Nylon Weighted Vest, Adult 15Kg: Weighted Vest.

Wellness

• Gloria Green by Springwel: Best mattress I have slept on.

• Allin Exporters Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier: Useful purchase.

• Ekam Fragrance Candles: Candles have been a pretty good addition to my life.

• Steam inhaler: Have been using it everyday before I sleep.

• Nykaa sheet masks: Put on a sheet mask, light a nice candle, play some podcast in the background. This is how I treat myself after a hard week at work.

• Plants: Plants are a good happiness hack.

• Reusable Cool Gel Eye Mask: Something to relax the eyes after a day of staring at screens.

• Silk Eye Mask: Very high quality.

• Casinokart Chip Pack: My poker set. Yes, this comes under wellness.

• Poker set: Casinoite Billion 500 with Denomination Bricks Chip Set.

• Solar lamp for Home: For the cosy vibe in your veranda.

• Dr Physio USA Shiatsu Kneading Pillow Cushion Full Body Neck Massager: For massaging my legs and back before I sleep.

• Caresmith CHARGE Cordless Massage Gun: To relax my muscles after football.

• Shower filter for hard water: Need this to survive in Bangalore.

• Airfryer: Philips Digital Air Fryer HD9252/90.