Tools I Use
This is a collection of resources that I use regularly. I wanted to provide you with them in an easily accessible manner so you can benefit from them as well.
Just click on a tool to go to the website for it.
Hardware
- AirPods
They're awesome - they just get out of the way. Doesn't sound amazing as compared to my other headphones, but they're still great. I primarily use them while exercising, but also when doing chores or cooking. I'd like to get the newer version because they sound great and have noise cancelling.
- Bose Quiet Comfort 35 (Series II)
These headphones sound amazing, has great noise cancelling, works over bluetooth, and doesn't break the budget. Works very well for me.
- Blue Yeti
I've used this mic for recording for a while now. It's a great mic for the money.
Health
- Apple Watch
I've been wearing an Apple Watch for many years now. It's a great watch, and I love it. I've disabled notifications because I don't want them to distract me. It's awesome for tracking my runs and my sleep.
- Strong
As of the time I’m writing this, I’ve tracked a total of 603 workouts with Strong. I do not think that any workout tracking can even measure up to Strong. It just does so much.
- Zero
I do Intermittent Fasting (IF) almost every day. When I'm not doing it, I'm probably doing an extended fast or One-Meal-a-Day (OMAD). This is the best fasting tracker that I have come across.
Productivity
- Anki
I use Anki to augment my memory. It is the best tool for handling flashcards that I've found; and it's free & open source.
- Obsidian
This tool has, in many ways, greatly improved my ability to create and think.
- Readwise
Brilliant tool for revisiting what you've read. Although, I mostly use it as a database to store highlights and notes, which I export to Obsidian.
- Zotero
This is the best reference manager that I've found. I use it to keep track of the papers and other scientific material I read.
Time Management
- Centered
It took only one session with Centered for me to get hooked. It's like having a productivity coach sit next to you as you work. Feel free to add me so we can stay productive together.
- Google Calendar
I've started using this more. I mostly use it to plan my courses and manage meetings. But I track most of my tasks on Notion.
- Toggl
This is the best time tracking tool that I've been able to find.
Windows Apps
- Keypirinha
Easily launch anything program or document with a simple shortcut.
- PowerToys
A powerful utility program that has many different features. My favorite is FancyZones, which lets me create window layouts - fantastic for ultra wide monitors.
- Vivaldi
This has become my primary browser. It just has so much customization and so many great features.
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