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A few years ago, I decided to move away from Windows after countless attempts to make WSL 1 and 2 fit my workflow. Nothing compares to the native Linux experience, especially for development. It is fast, simple, and has everything I need, not to mention, setting up a dev environment is almost hassle-free.

Along the way, I tried Ubuntu before switching to Fedora, which I’ve been using for a few years now and highly recommend. It is easy to customize to your needs and, at least for me, outperforms Ubuntu in several ways.

I set up a dual boot on my laptop with Fedora as my primary OS for almost everything and Windows. I barely touch Windows anymore, only occasionally to play a game (as a father of two, free time is limited), but other than that, it’s Linux all the way.

Software

  • Visual Studio Code: Is my editor of choice. I use a curated set of project-specific extensions, equipped with the IDX Monospace Dark theme and Fira Code (with ligatures).
  • Gist: For a complete list of my active editor extensions.
  • Terminator: My go-to terminal. I have tried several others, but Terminator fits my workflow perfectly.
  • Oh My Zsh: I absolutely cannot live without this! It makes terminal life incredibly easy. Combined with plugins like z, autocomplete, vscode, and git, it makes shell interactions a pleasure.
  • AI (Various): My digital copilots. Used to bypass Stack Overflow rabbit holes and enhance my general workflow.
  • Brave: I use a wide range of browsers for testing, but Brave is my daily driver. Still waiting for the next big thing… (looking at you Ladybird)
  • Spotify: MP3 player in the cloud.
  • Todoist: To keep my tasks organized.
  • Google apps: e.g. Gmail, Keep, Calendar, and Drive.

Workspace

  • Asus VN279QLB: My primary display.
  • Lenovo x1: Still running incredibly smoothly after a few years.
  • Logitech MX Keys Mechanical Mini: I upgraded to this from the standard MX Keys. I was already a huge fan of the original, so when they announced a version with mechanical switches, I immediately jumped on board.
  • Keychron M6: My tool to click. I switched from the popular Logitech MX Master 3S after many issues and haven’t regretted it for a moment, though I must admit I miss the automatic switch to infinite scroll.
  • Corsair MM200: Does an excellent job of keeping my desk surface soft and comfortable.
  • Giraffe Tech N8 Helps clear desk clutter and raises my laptop screen to a more ergonomic height.
  • Sony WH-1000xm3: An outstanding pair of headphones! I’ve owned them for years and only had to replace the ear cups once, and the Wicked Cushions are actually much more comfortable than the originals.
  • Nothing Ear (1): For when my ears get too warm, though I still prefer the sound signature of the WH-1000XM3s.
  • Kjeld: Keeps me comfortably seated instead of sitting on the floor.
  • Stubberget: Monitor arm for a clean, floating display setup.
  • Custom DIY Desk: Designed and built by myself because I always found standard desks lacking in space.
  • Razer Deathadder V2: Backup if others fail.