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Giovanni Pestocchi

Uses

The hardware, software, and kitchen tools I actually reach for. No affiliate links, no sponsored picks — just what's on the desk, the counter, and the gym bag.

Editor

  • VS Codewith Vim mode, the Stripe theme, and one extension I refuse to live without (Error Lens)
  • Geist Monoin the editor
  • iTerm2 + zshstarship prompt

Hardware

  • MacBook Pro 14"M3 Pro, 36GB
  • Studio Displayexternal monitor
  • Keychron K3 Prolow-profile, brown switches
  • Apple Magic TrackpadI've given up on mice
  • AirPods Profor everything

Software I'd pay for again tomorrow

  • Linearfor personal task tracking too
  • 1Passwordobvious
  • Cleanshot Xscreenshots that actually look intentional
  • RaycastSpotlight replacement; the calculator alone is worth it
  • Things 3the only to-do app I've ever stuck with

Browser

  • Arcprimary
  • Safarisecondary, for when Arc is being Arc

Build tools

  • Next.js + Tailwindthis site
  • Bunincreasingly, for scripts
  • GitHub Actionsfor CI

Kitchen

  • Vitamix 5200the pesto blender
  • Lodge cast-iron 12"the everything pan
  • OXO digital scalethe most-used tool in the kitchen
  • Microplanefor parmesan, garlic, citrus zest
  • A cheap Wüsthof 8" chef's knifesharpened often, replaced rarely

Gym

  • Garmin Venu SqHRV + sleep tracking
  • Hampton chalkI will die on this hill