# Uses

> The hardware and software Haytham A. Salama uses every day: editors, terminal, databases, planning and design tools.

Page: https://haythamasalama.me/uses

My own setup: the hardware and software I open every day. Recommendations live on Tools.

## Hardware

- **MacBook Pro M5**: 16GB
- **iPhone 17 Pro Max**: Phone
- **Apple Watch**: Watch
- **AirPods**: Earbuds
- **Sony WH-1000XM5**: Noise-cancelling headphones

## Editors & terminal

- **PhpStorm**: Laravel & PHP (theme: GitHub Dark)
- **VS Code**: Front end & quick edits (theme: One Dark Pro Night Flat)
- **IntelliJ IDEA**: Java
- **iTerm2**: Terminal
- **Oh My Zsh**: Shell

## AI

- **Claude**: Thinking, writing & code
- **Claude Design**: Prototypes & visuals
- **Gemini**: Research & Google apps

## Databases & browsers

- **Sequel Ace**: MySQL client
- **MySQL Workbench**: Modelling & admin
- **Chrome**: Development
- **Safari**: Everyday browsing

## Planning

- **Notion**: Notes & docs
- **Google Docs**: Shared writing
- **Notability**: Handwritten notes
- **Excalidraw**: Sketches & diagrams
- **EasyShoot**: Clear, annotated screenshots