My Mac
Currently using a MacBook Pro 14” M4. Perfect for work on long commutes, and small footprint when plugged in at the office. Great battery life, and still powerful performance.
The Apps
System
The one package manager to have on Mac
Design
Feature packed and fast design tool for mockup and prototyping UI.
brew install --cask figma
Development
Really fast Open source code editor.
brew install --cask zed
Coding agent that gets work done.
brew install --cask claude-code
Easy customizable terminal emulator.
brew install --cask iterm2
Just works with minimal customization.
brew install --cask ghostty
Containerization tool for development and deployment.
brew install docker
Productivity
Manage tasks and projects the easy way
brew install --cask todoist-app
Secure cloud storage and file sharing. Hosting my own server instance.
brew install --cask nextcloud
Crossplatform password manager that just works.
brew install --cask 1password
Avoid annoying screensaver while reading on screen with this easy little tool.
brew install --cask keepingyouawake
Handy shortcut tool for every workflow on your Mac.
Replaced with spotlight from MacOS 26
Window organizer tool
brew install --cask rectangle
Organise windows into spaces without annoying animation and focus delays. Lots of features for customization.
brew install --cask flashspace
Sounds to keep the productivity up and for calming down and relaxing.
brew install --cask spotify
Secure backup tool for your data. Running my own server for backing up multiple devices and servers.
brew install --cask restic
Writing
Simple and elegant markdown writer and reader that still packs lots of functionality.
brew install --cask typora
Browser
The “firefox” version of Arc
brew install --cask zen
Exiting new approch to keep beeing productive in the browser.
brew install --cask arc
Go to browser for frontend development.
brew install --cask firefox@developer-edition
Communication
The best and simple solution for chat and messaging, keeps things private.
brew install --cask signal
3D modeling / Printing
Good software for 3D modeling, simple to get started with, but also powerful.
brew install --cask autodesk-fusion
Easy integrated application for sliceing and printing with my Prusa printer
brew install --cask prusaslicer
Networking
Secure VPN solution that is easy to setup and use.
Download from appstore Wireguard for MacOS
Hosting in the cloud.
Software for managing my Unifi network. Running a selfhosted instance in the cloud.