What tools & apps I'm using - 2022 edition

08 January 2023

It’s a bit after a new year but I’m back with a new post about what tools and apps I’m using. I decided to remove /uses and redirect people to this post. I like idea of writing what I’m using at the end of the year.

Hardware

Apple MacBook Pro 16” 2021. It is nice laptop and works fine - what is the most important it is without radiator so everything is quiet. I’m using it with external monitor and keyboard in clamshell mode.
Dell U2720Q. It is 27” 4K monitor with 60Hz refresh rate. It works and do not have glare.
Apple Magic Keyboard
Logitech MX Vertical. Awesome mouse - it makes my wrist happy.
Pen & Paper. I’m using them to take meeting notes or write journal.
Bose QC35. As I’m working from home right now I’m using it to calls.
AirPods 1st gen - I’m using them to listen to music or podcasts.
iPhone 11. Have not changed it for a while. It works fine.
iPad 6th gen. Mostly I’m using it on the couch to read RSS and Reddit.

Software

Things. For all todo and projects.
Reeder with Feedbin as a backend. Awesome combination for reading RSS and newsletters. I like that Feedbin can take any amount of feeds I throw at it.
Apple Notes. It works and has document scanner.
Chrome. Main browser with few extensions.
- uBlock Origin
- StopTheMadness. Totally recommend. It is only extension that allows to stop auto-playing videos on websites.
- Tweaks for Twitter
- 1password
- Video Speed Controller
VS Code + SF Mono. For writing and coding.
Raycast
Pandan. It informs me how much time I spend behind my computer and forces me to take a break.
Apple Numbers.
1password.
Arq backup with AWS. Backups my data to cloud and local disk.
Bartender.
CleanShot X. The best screenshot tool for Mac.
DevUtils. A collection of tools for developers.
Flux
Focus
noTunes. Blocks Apple Music from opening when I press Play button on my keyboard.
Spotify
Carrot Weather. Better weather than Apple Weather.
Pocket Casts. I’m using it to listen to podcasts.