Minimalist Tech Setup: What I Use Daily For Coding, Content & Travel

when it comes to Tech I like to take the less is more approach all of the tech I currently use for coding traveling and content fits neatly into a single backpack so in this video I'll show you all of the tech and accessories I use that helps me stay productive and creative no matter where I am at the core of my setup is the 14-in MacBook Pro M3 Max honestly I can't fault this machine it can handle pretty much any coding workflow I throw at it whether that's making browser extensions or web apps my model has 30 6 GB of RAM so it can even handle a bit of self-hosting on some lightweight llms but nothing too crazy I also use my MacBook to edit all of my videos I use cap cut as my video editing software and it just does everything I need it to quickly with zero lag just simple things such as skimming through timelines or exporting videos and one of my favorite recent purchases is this Ben Q laptop bar it helps to greatly reduce ey strein and improve focus in dim environments it attaches magnetically to the back of the screen using a discret sticker and can be quickly detached when I'm done and notice how there are no extra wires you can easily adjust the brightness and color temperature with the sensors at the top and my favorite thing has to be its portability everything neatly packs away into its compact pouch making it perfect to take with me when traveling alongside my MacBook is my trusty 12. 9 in iPad Pro it mainly acts as my second monitor whenever I'm coding and need some extra screen space I also use it for the occasional sketches or note taking with the apple pencil for creating rough wireframes for the features I'm building I use it with this glass screen protector which acts as a twoin one for removing Reflections but also giving this satisfying textured paper feel whenever I swipe or Draw on the screen and I use this magnetic kickstand from Black Rock which allows me to quickly adjust viewing angles when used alongside my MacBook when it comes to

accessories I'm always looking for gear that's minimal and functional recently I've been testing out some accessories from mft and they have easily become some of the essentials in my daily workflow this is their smart deskmat it has a fully magnetic base making it super easy to attach pretty much anything you can think of it can adjust to multiple viewing angles making it ideal for coding sketching or just browsing I can use it comfortably on my desk or on my lap and one of my favorite features is the built-in NFC touch points I've programmed mine to activate Do Not Disturb mode and start a timer for a deep work session which is perfect for maintaining Focus and minimizing distractions but of course you can customize these NFC tags to perform pretty much any action through the Apple shortcuts app I've also been using their laptop carry sleeve it does a great job protecting my MacBook when I'm throwing it in my backpack daily its design is Sleek and minimal and the vegan lever material feels nice to the touch and I appreciate how it can easily fold into two different typing angles instantly improving ergonomics the Snap-on tripod and wallet for the iPhone has been very convenient for me whilst traveling it's built-in wallet securely holds all of My Essentials like bank and Transit cards and the foldable tripod allows me to easily shoot coding time lapses or spontaneous Clips on the go without having to carry any extra gear I've been using these products from mft every day over the past few weeks and I can confidently say they've made my setup simpler cleaner and more functional if you're interested in any of these products I've included links in the description I highly recommend checking them out when it comes to filming my

content on the go I prefer a portable and discrete setup for me the DJI osmo pocket free is the perfect camera for this tiny camera is what captures my coding time lapses and clips of everyday life it has a great buil-in gimbal to stabilize your footage and also shoots up to 4K and with it being so compact I can just throw it in my backpack and confidently film in public spaces without attracting unnecessary attention to myself and of course the one device that's always with me is my phone it's the iPhone 16 Pro Max and I pretty much manage everything in my life on this device but when it comes to content creation I mainly use it to quickly jot down video ideas or as my backup camera to quickly capture footage whenever I don't have access to my main camera as

I'm currently traveling across Asia and relocating every few months it's crucial for me to have a backpack that's both practical and reliable enough to store my tech the backpack I'm carrying is the G Matic travel pack whether I'm packing for the airport or just a local cafe this backpack easily holds all of the gear I need it has dedicated sleeves for my MacBook iPad and pretty much any other accessory I own seriously it has so many little pockets and compartments inside it build quality is very solid I've used this bag for over a year and it has held up great and the best thing is it comes with a lifetime warranty so this might genuinely be the last backpack I'll ever need to buy