David Sampson

Tools and lab

Small experimental tools I'm building, plus the software and gadgets I use and recommend.

Lab

Coming soon

Experimental tools you can use

I'm building small, free tools that come out of my DevOps and coaching work: quick checks for cloud and Kubernetes setups, and helpers for getting everyday tech in order. They'll be listed here as they go live.

Workstation

  • Lenovo Legion 5i Pro (Gen 6) & Lenovo Legion 5 (Gen 6)

    The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro has been a game-changer for me. It's powerful, silent, and they almost never crash even after years of use, making them the backbone of my development setup. I'm so in love with my Legion that I actually got a second one!

  • 2x Samsung CR50 FHD Curved Monitors

    These monitors offer a superb HiDPI display experience. At 27”+, they provide the real estate I need for multitasking and working at scale, ensuring every pixel is sharp and clear.

  • Logitech K380 Multi-device Bluetooth Keyboard - Black

    The Logitech K380 is a reliable workhorse. Its multi-device capability allows seamless switching between different setups, which is useful.

  • Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Mouse

    This mouse isn't just for gaming, The customizable gestures and multi-device capability make navigating through screens efficient and easy.

  • Unbranded Pro Gaming Chair - Black with White Trim

    An absolute must for long sessions.

Development tools

  • IntelliJ v2023 & Webstorm v2024

    IntelliJ and Webstorm are my go-to IDEs. Their robust feature sets and seamless integrations boost my productivity and speed up my work.

  • Vercel & MongoDB

    Vercel and MongoDB are the dynamic duo for my personal projects. Vercel's deployment capabilities and MongoDB's flexible database management streamline my development process.

  • Git Bash

    Git Bash is my terminal of choice. It integrates well with my workflow, providing a familiar and powerful command-line experience.

Design

  • Figma

    Figma has evolved from a design tool to my virtual whiteboard. Its collaboration features have revolutionized how my team brainstorms and iterates on ideas.

Productivity

  • Notes

    Notes is a trusty old companion in my productivity toolkit. It's fast, simple, and incredibly efficient for jotting down ideas and keeping track of tasks.