Here’s a list of recommendations of hardware, software, and apps that I use & love!
Technology Recommendations
Software
Software
Name
Description
Justification
Productivity App
I use Notion nowadays for my entire life — and this website! It’s fantastic for reflecting, journaling, and tracking collections of things (from books to games to whatever you want!). I also work at Notion so I’m a bit biased.
Productivity App
Great review tool for insights from books or articles you’ve read! Helps regurgitate knowledge. Lets you export your library + quotes to Notion.
Mobile Apps
Mobile Apps
Name
Description
Justification
Reflection App
In January 2019, I started logging my days in Daylio, a delightful mood & activities journal, this fueled my love of data, mindfulness, and reflection with software. I’ve logged an entry every day since then.
Productivity App
For adding friction to opening distracting apps, helping you be more mindful about app usage
Hardware
Hardware
Name
Description
Justification
Laptop
Phone
Earbuds
After being a Windows & Android user for many, many years, I’ve gone to the dark side. Apple continues to make hardware and software with an emphasis on quality, craft, and reliability, and I think the Apple ecosystem is far superior nowadays.
For developers, what’s often most practical is probably what the rest of your company uses. If you use Linux and the rest of your org uses Windows for example, you’re probably gonna have a bad time. In Silicon Valley & big tech, Apple is now the go-to.
Keyboard
I use Brown switches. They’re still pretty loud to be honest, but I really like this keyboard 🙂.
Mouse
My favorite mouse. Has a button to easily swap between different devices. Some bugs with scrolling sometimes, but dealable.
