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Uses

Digital and physical tools and belongings I use.

Apps
Mobile Apps
Command Line Tools
Websites
Browser Extensions
IDE Extensions
Belongings
Misc

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Apps#

38 items

AudacityAudio Editor

Audio editing and recording app.

Beyond CompareComparison

Compare folders, text files, images, and tables. Review differences efficiently and merge changes with confidence.

CalibreConverter

Convert between various eBook formats. Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF and more.

ColorSlurpColor Picker

Capture the exact colour (hex, rgb, etc) of any pixel on your screen.

DashDocumentation Browser

API Documentation Browser and Code Snippet Manager that gives your Mac instant offline access to 200+ API documentation sets.

DrawDiagramming

Diagramming tool, suitable for UML, flowcharts, wireframes and more.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

FineTuneAudio mixer

MacOS menu bar app for per-app volume control, multi-device output, audio routing, and 10-band EQ.

Fast and friendly Git client.

Measure any object on your screen, horizontally or vertically, in pixels.

FzfDeveloper Tool

General-purpose command-line fuzzy finder

HandBrakeVideo Converter

Video converter supporting many input and output sources, with many features.

IFunBoxMobile File Manager

General file management software for iPhone and other Apple products.

InkScapeVector Image Editor

Nice 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, Linux

IntelliJ IDEAIDE

Nice IDE for Java development from JetBrains. Works smoothly on MacOS. Free for students/hobbyists.

MacOS, Linux, Windows

IntelliJ RiderIDE

Nice IDE for .NET development from JetBrains. Works smoothly on MacOS. Free for students/hobbyists.

MacOS, Linux, Windows

JsonViewerCode Playground

JSON Viewer is a native Mac app to visualize, validate and format JSON datasets in a clean and snappy interface.

KeePassXCPassword Manager

Safely store your passwords and auto-fill them into your favorite apps. No-nonsense, ad-free, tracker-free, and cloud-free.

KeyCastrVisualiser

KeyCastr enables you to share your keystrokes when creating screencasts, presenting, or collaborating with others.

LibationAudiobook Downloader

App to manage your Audible books.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

LibreOfficeOffice

Powerful office suite – its clean interface and its powerful tools let you unleash your creativity and grow your productivity.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

NetNewsWireRSS Reader

NetNewsWire shows you articles from your favorite blogs and news sites and keeps track of what you’ve read.

OBS StudioVideo Recording

Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

Free, open source, beautifully designed Markdown-based note taking app. Amazing plugin ecosystem and simply syncing.

MacOS, Android, iOS, Windows, Linux

Unified Interface For LLMs, leveraging multiple models.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

PosticoDatabase client

Nice and easy to use PostgreSQL client for MacOS. Supports PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, CockroachDB, Greenplum, and others.

Progressive DownloaderDownloader

A download manager to get 'em as fast as possible using the whole breadth of the Internet connection.

RatioAccessibility

Ratio is a native macOS app which uses WCAG algorithms to validate color contrast for accessibility.

RequestlyDeveloper Tool

Best alternative to Charles Proxy, Fiddler and ModHeader that works directly in Edge with beautiful, modern UI and team collaboration features.

MacOS, Windows, Linux, Web

RunJSCode Playground

Explore and experiment with JavaScript and TypeScript, visualise your ideas and get instant feedback as you type.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

SimpleNoteNote Taking

All your notes, synced on all your devices. Supports Markdown.

MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux

SqlectronDatabase client

Simple and lightweight SQL client desktop/terminal with cross database and platform support.

MacOS, Linux, Windows

Sublime TextEditor

Fast, feature-packed text editor.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

The UnarchiverDecompressor

Open any archive in seconds. Supports ZIP, RAR and more.

TransmissionBitTorrent client

Fast, Easy and Free Bittorrent Client.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

TunnelBear encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private on any network.

MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows

UTMVirtual Machines

Simple, usable Virtual Machine runner for Mac, QEMU-based, with virtualization.

VLCMedia player

Multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.

MacOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac

fre:acAudio Converter

fre: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.

Mobile Apps#

5 items

AirVisualHealth

Monitor pollution levels in your area. Protect your health by staying indoors and/or limiting activity.

Eleven readerText to Speech

Text to speech. High quality. Can read off web pages (pasted link), PDFs and scanned text.

FileBrowserProFile Management

Access all your media and other files from one app on iPhone and iPad.

GeniusScanOffice

Scanner 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.

Protect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer.

Command Line Tools#

6 items

FFmpegMultimedia Converter

Record, convert and stream audio and video.

GitHub CLIGit Tool

GitHub CLI brings GitHub to your terminal. Free and open source.

ImageMagickImage Converter

Used 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.

SOX (Sound eXchange)Audio Converter

SoX 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.

shntoolAudio Converter

Lossless audio manipulation utility

yt-dlpVideo Downloader

Feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites

Websites#

14 items

Beautifully crafted open source & premium 3D icons.

AccessibleColorsAccessibility

Automatically find the closest accessible color combination.

BuiltWithWebsite Analyser

Find out what websites are built with.

Calculator.netConverters

Free Online Calculators and Converters

Can I UseAccessibility

Check browser support for web features.

The super fast color palettes generator.

HtmlColorPickerColor

Web-compatible HTML color picker.

JSONingCode Playground

Web-based collection of tools specifically designed for working with JSON.

Kody ToolsConverters

Vast collection of online tools designed to simplify your digital tasks; from converters, calculators, and dev tools to math utilities and general-purpose tools.

MermaidDiagramming

Mermaid is a simple markdown-like script language for generating charts from text via javascript.

RealFaviconGeneratorIcons

Generate favicons from any image. Multiple devices and platforms, all formats, including the most recent SVG favicon.

Regular expression tester with syntax highlighting, explanation, cheat sheet for PHP/PCRE, Python, GO, JavaScript, Java, C#/.NET, Rust.

WebAIM WAVEAccessibility

Widely used web accessibility evaluation tool.

Real-time world clock.

Browser Extensions#

2 items

GoFullPageDeveloper Tool

Full webpage screenshot in just a single click. Exports to PNG or PDF.

MokkuDeveloper Tool

Adds the API mocker MOKKU to Chrome Developer Tools for seamless integration & testing. Mokku allows you to mock APIs and change their response, response time and status.

IDE Extensions#

2 items

GitLensGit Blame UI

Visualize code authorship at a glance via Git blame annotations and CodeLens.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

Jest / Vitest RunnerTest Runner

Run and debug unit tests with a single click, right from your VSCode editor.

MacOS, Windows, Linux

Belongings#

14 items

Bose QuietComfort EarbudsEarbuds

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.

Cello Butterflow PensStationary

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.

Circuit Medium Resistance Band - BlackWorkout Equipment

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.

Electric candle lighterElectric Lighter

Totally electric lighter that can light candles or a small stove. Great for hiking trips or home use. Airline safe.

Grifiti Band WalletWallet

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.

Hanwag Grünten Hiking BootsClothing

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.

Minaal Carry On BackpackBackpack

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.

Nitecore NB10000 Ultra Slim BatteryBattery

Aesthetically pleasing monolith shape, lightweight and easy to use phone backup battery. USB-C with pass-through support.

Oasis Insulated Stainless Steel Skinny Mini Drink BottleMug

Sleek, slim, elegant, durable coffee mug. Screw-on tight-sealing lid.

Rothco N3B Snorkel ParkaClothing

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.

SD CardsPhysical Storage

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.

SilverAnt Round Titanium Water Bottle 800mlWater Bottle

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.

UGREEN Phone StandAccessories

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.

Wuben X4 FlashlightFlashlight

Compact, versatile, rugged flashlight. Multiple LED colours – great for background illumination in video recordings or online meetings. Rechargeable via USB-C.

Misc#

1 item

Moccana Espresso Concentrate Liquid Coffee SachetsFood and Drink

Good buddy of mine put me onto these. Great little tactical, 'on-the-go' caffeine fix. Carry a few in your backpack and anytime you can grab one, tear off the top, drink the whole thing in one sip and then dispose.

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