GPT-5.6 Sol
Default model · xhigh
/Uses
The hardware, software, and AI systems that make up my everyday working environment.
6 categories
15 daily tools
July 2026 edition
01
Models
The model lineup I reach for to think, plan, advise, and move quickly.
Claude Fable 5
Advisor & plan · high
GPT-5.6 Luna
SMOL (fast) · high
02
Editor
A fast graphical editor, plus the editor that is always there.
Zed
Primary editor
nano
Terminal editor
03
Terminal
A small, dependable shell setup built for long sessions.
cmux
Terminal workspace
Oh My Posh
Prompt theme engine
zsh
Interactive shell
04
AI assistants
Personal assistants that meet me in the messaging apps I already use.
Poke
via iMessage
Hermes
via Signal · GLM 5.2
05
Machines
Two portable Macs for daily work and one quiet Linux server.
MacBook Air M5
24 GB memory · 1 TB storage
MacBook Pro M2
16 GB memory · 500 GB storage
Lenovo X13 Gen 2
Intel Core i5 · 256 GB · Ubuntu Server
06
VPN
Private browsing on public networks and a mesh between every machine.
NordVPN
Public network privacy
Tailscale
Private device mesh