Favorite Things
I figure it might be fun to write down some of the more useful and interesting things I've acquired, both to remind myself how to find them and also to smirk at younger me's favorite items as the years go by...
Also see
Some apps have expanded to their own blog posts... Here's a non-exhaustive list
- Diagram Tools
- Getting Started with Podcasts
- Go Developer Tooling
- How I Take Notes
- Learn SQL
- Mac Menu Bar Meeting Apps
- Password Management
- Tracking Work Faster With Command Line Jira
CLI
- entr - run commands when file changes
- httpie - curl++
- ocrmypdf ( https://pypi.org/project/ocrmypdf/ )
- rclone - rsync for cloud (OneDrive)
- ripgrep - grep++
- sshuttle - proxy DNS requests
- t-rec - alternative to VHS to record terminal GIFs - https://github.com/sassman/t-rec-rs
- tfswitch - manage terraform
- tokei - count lines of code
- tree - file tree
- volta - manage NodeJS versions
https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask-fonts and brew cask install font-ia-writer-mono
MacOS GUI
- KeepingYouAwake - prevent mac from sleeping - https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake
- MeetingBar - put meetings in Mac status bar and let you join them by clicking it :)
- copyq - cross-platform clipboard manager
- itsycal - calendar in the menu bar
- rectangleapp - resize windows
- scrcpy - mirror Android phone
- flameshot - take screenshots (keyboard shortcut: Cmd + Shift + X)
Android
- Simple Solitaire Collection | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
- Clima | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository - it's REALLY hard to find a weather app that isn't slow or riddled with ads, but Clima fills that niche for me.
- RedReader | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository - Simple and fast Reddit app
- Fossify Contacts | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository - I love this contacts ap because it lets me sort contacts by date added and easily manage groups of contacts
Favorite Purchases
I've bought these and been happy :D
Wrangler Cargo Pants
As of 2023-12-19, these are currently $22 in the "Fallen Rock" category, and they're light and stretchy enough to do my daily stretches while looking nice enough to wear at my casually-dressed office. Model number: NW788FR and my size is 36x30
Men's Columbia Steens Mountain™ Full-Zip Fleece Jacket
I've had a version of this jacket (model number: WM3200) for the last decade and I love it. Soft, fits well (my size is M), durable, and high quality for the price.
15.6" Sport Backpack (Black) | Laptop Backpack | Targus
I bought a few of these (model number TSB89104US) at Computer Central a few years ago (2019?) and I'm on my second one. They're the perfect size for a laptop, notebook, and a change of clothes.
STL 2.0 | Gerber
This little knife is fantastic for opening boxes and such, while still feeling more fun than a box cutter. I love how small and thin it is.
Waterproof Slimfold Bifold Wallet
I've been using this wallet for several years and bought a few for friends as well. It's super slim and light and has room for 8-ish cards plus some cash. It's currently (2024-06-02). $15 on Amazon.
Ginger and Turmeric Sachets – Bushwick Tea
Since I've started intermittent fasting (I'm trying to fast between 7PM and 11AM), this stuff has been great as a healthy appetite suppressant. I can really tell a hunger difference when I drink it vs when I don't. I also love that it's non-caffeinated so I don't have to worry about developing a caffeine dependency.
DreamSky Small Digital Alarm Clock
I love this little alarm clock. It's compact, the font is huge (before lasik, this was important to see across the room), you can dim the display, and you can set it to use military time. Right now it's $15 on Amazon.