Digital and physical tools and belongings I use.
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Audio editing and recording app.
MacOSCompare folders, text files, images, and tables. Review differences efficiently and merge changes with confidence.
MacOSConvert between various eBook formats. Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF and more.
MacOSCapture the exact colour (hex, rgb, etc) of any pixel on your screen.
MacOSAPI Documentation Browser and Code Snippet Manager that gives your Mac instant offline access to 200+ API documentation sets.
MacOSDiagramming tool, suitable for UML, flowcharts, wireframes and more.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxMacOS menu bar app for per-app volume control, multi-device output, audio routing, and 10-band EQ.
MacOSFast and friendly Git client.
MacOS, WindowsMeasure any object on your screen, horizontally or vertically, in pixels.
MacOSGeneral-purpose command-line fuzzy finder
MacOS, LinuxVideo converter supporting many input and output sources, with many features.
MacOS, WindowsSimple, lightweight, long lasting trimmer. Powerful self sharpening blade. Convenient USB recharging.
General file management software for iPhone and other Apple products.
MacOS, WindowsNice free & open-source tool for editing SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). Takes some time to learn but there is a very helpful community and plenty of tutorials to guide you.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxNice IDE for Java development from JetBrains. Works smoothly on MacOS. Free for students/hobbyists.
MacOS, Linux, WindowsNice IDE for .NET development from JetBrains. Works smoothly on MacOS. Free for students/hobbyists.
MacOS, Linux, WindowsJSON Viewer is a native Mac app to visualize, validate and format JSON datasets in a clean and snappy interface.
MacOSSafely store your passwords and auto-fill them into your favorite apps. No-nonsense, ad-free, tracker-free, and cloud-free.
MacOSKeyCastr enables you to share your keystrokes when creating screencasts, presenting, or collaborating with others.
MacOSApp to manage your Audible books.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxPowerful office suite – its clean interface and its powerful tools let you unleash your creativity and grow your productivity.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxNetNewsWire shows you articles from your favorite blogs and news sites and keeps track of what you’ve read.
MacOS, iOSFree and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxFree, open source, beautifully designed Markdown-based note taking app. Amazing plugin ecosystem and simply syncing.
MacOS, Android, iOS, Windows, LinuxUnified Interface For LLMs, leveraging multiple models.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxNice and easy to use PostgreSQL client for MacOS. Supports PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, CockroachDB, Greenplum, and others.
MacOSA download manager to get 'em as fast as possible using the whole breadth of the Internet connection.
MacOSRatio is a native macOS app which uses WCAG algorithms to validate color contrast for accessibility.
MacOSBest alternative to Charles Proxy, Fiddler and ModHeader that works directly in Edge with beautiful, modern UI and team collaboration features.
MacOS, Windows, Linux, WebResizeMe is a fast window resizer app for macOS and Windows. Snap windows to exact sizes with a single hotkey, built-in presets, and zero telemetry.
Windows, MacOSExplore and experiment with JavaScript and TypeScript, visualise your ideas and get instant feedback as you type.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxAll your notes, synced on all your devices. Supports Markdown.
MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows, LinuxSimple and lightweight SQL client desktop/terminal with cross database and platform support.
MacOS, Linux, WindowsFast, feature-packed text editor.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxOpen any archive in seconds. Supports ZIP, RAR and more.
MacOSFast, Easy and Free Bittorrent Client.
MacOS, Windows, LinuxTunnelBear encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private on any network.
MacOS, iOS, Android, WindowsSimple, usable Virtual Machine runner for Mac, QEMU-based, with virtualization.
MacOSMultimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Macfre:ac is a free audio converter and CD ripper with support for various popular formats and encoders. It converts freely between MP3, M4A/AAC, FLAC, WMA, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, Monkey's Audio (APE), WavPack, WAV and other formats.
WindowsMonitor pollution levels in your area. Protect your health by staying indoors and/or limiting activity.
iOS, AndroidText to speech. High quality. Can read off web pages (pasted link), PDFs and scanned text.
iOS, AndroidAccess all your media and other files from one app on iPhone and iPad.
iOSScanner app that turns your device into a scanner, lets you quickly scan your paper documents on the go and export them as multi-scan PDF files.
iOS, AndroidProtect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer.
iOSRecord, convert and stream audio and video.
MacOSGitHub CLI brings GitHub to your terminal. Free and open source.
MacOSUsed for editing and manipulating digital images. It can be used to create, edit, compose, or convert bitmap images, and supports a wide range of file formats, including JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and Ultra HDR.
MacOSSoX is the Swiss Army Knife of sound processing utilities. It can convert audio files to other popular audio file types and also apply sound effects and filters during the conversion.
MacOSLossless audio manipulation utility
MacOSFeature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites
MacOSBeautifully crafted open source & premium 3D icons.
WebAutomatically find the closest accessible color combination.
MacOSFind out what websites are built with.
WebFree Online Calculators and Converters
WebCheck browser support for web features.
WebThe super fast color palettes generator.
WebWeb-compatible HTML color picker.
WebWeb-based collection of tools specifically designed for working with JSON.
WebVast collection of online tools designed to simplify your digital tasks; from converters, calculators, and dev tools to math utilities and general-purpose tools.
WebMermaid is a simple markdown-like script language for generating charts from text via javascript.
WebGenerate favicons from any image. Multiple devices and platforms, all formats, including the most recent SVG favicon.
WebRegular expression tester with syntax highlighting, explanation, cheat sheet for PHP/PCRE, Python, GO, JavaScript, Java, C#/.NET, Rust.
MacOSWidely used web accessibility evaluation tool.
WebReal-time world clock.
WebSmall, packable, lightweight, wireless keyboard from Apple. Great for a travel-friendly ergonomic setup with external monitor or mounted laptop.
Small, packable, lightweight, wireless mouse from Apple. Great for a travel-friendly ergonomic setup with external monitor or mounted laptop.
Noise cancellation – delivered! Very comfortable and snug fitting (at least, for my ears). USB-C charging and full Apple and Android compatibility and multi-device switching. Small flat form factor, so you can put them on while sleeping and enjoy total silence.
Smooth, lightweight black pen. Fine stroke, great for writing in a small handheld notebook. Great for taking quick notes during a meeting or diagramming a solution.
With these, you can do bicep curls, shoulder presses, deadlifts and more – wherever you want! Great for park or beach workouts. Just search YouTube for instructions on how to use resistance bands. These fold up easily and fit into a small backpack. Highly durable, cheap and convenient.
Extremely durable and anti microbial socks with a lifetime guarantee!
Totally electric lighter that can light candles or a small stove. Great for hiking trips or home use. Airline safe.
Minimalism at its purest! A simple rubber band. Sleek but strong and perfectly sized for a small bundle of credit cards. Treated with care, they last for years.
Very comfortable, waterproof, highly durable and maintainable boots. Last for decades and can be readily repaired and resoled. Elegant, semi-formal appearance for maximal versatility, from hiking and exercise to business meetings and semi-formal occasions.
This large but understated backpack has been with me on many world trips and my work stint in the UK. Great all-round backpack with a laptop sleeve fitting a 16" device, waterproof rain cover, tough but smooth zippers and a large 35L capacity.
Aesthetically pleasing monolith shape, lightweight and easy to use phone backup battery. USB-C with pass-through support.
Sleek, slim, elegant, durable coffee mug. Screw-on tight-sealing lid.
Extremely warm, waterproof, comfortable and durable jacket, with a refined and understated style. Great for winter hikes and long hours in offices with freezing air conditioning.
Once a niche storage solution for photographers, these have morphed into a popular general storage solution. Very popular, widely compatible, ultra small and lightweight, these are great for anything from music collections to photos.
Extremely lightweight (166 grams), rust and corrosion resistant, BPA-free and can even be used to boil water on a stovetop or open fire. Great for long hikes, everyday carry and staying hydrated during long work days. Quality customer service, in case anything goes wrong.
Versatile, robust stand. Suitable for holding a laptop or phone upright, or hanging a phone on a screen so it can be used as a webcam. Folds flat for travel, with compact size to carry in a backpack or bag.
Compact, versatile, rugged flashlight. Multiple LED colours – great for background illumination in video recordings or online meetings. Rechargeable via USB-C.