Uses.
The tools I use every day. For the hardware, see the PC build.
Every day
- Adobe Commerce
- Where the catalog lives. Previously Magento 1 and Magento 2.
- Excel
- XLOOKUP, VBA macros and very large sheets. Ctrl+G (Go To) keeps me oriented.
- ChatGPT
- Helped me write the VBA macros I use to filter and organize huge exports.
- Microsoft Teams
- Tasks and communication with the team.
- Asana
- Project tracking.
- Claude
- Claude Code for image templating, alt text and anything repetitive.
Workflow
- PowerToys FancyZones
- Snap windows into custom layouts across two 1440p monitors.
- PowerToys Workspaces
- Open a whole set of apps in position with one click.
- Keyboard shortcuts
- I try to keep my hands off the mouse. There's always another one to learn.
Building
- Ubuntu on WSL
- My local development environment.
- Git & GitHub
- Version control for work changes and personal projects.
- Photoshop
- Image templates, banners, clipping. The pen tool is underrated.