Favorites
I get asked a lot about the tools and software I use, the books I read, and other things that I recommend. This page keeps track of my favorites. Everything here is something I think is high-quality, enjoyable, or otherwise useful and would recommend to anyone.
My absolute top picks in each category are denoted with a star (⭐️).
Software
- ⭐️
ChatGPT
A chatbot that can help you solve problems, inspire creativity, and more—seriously, I keep a tab open to this thing at all times.
- ⭐️
1Password
A password manager that syncs across all of my devices.
Signal
A messaging app that's both highly secure and easy to use.
Firefox
A web browser with great extensions for privacy and security.
Visual Studio Code
A light and powerful code editor with a wide variety of extensions.
Affinity Suite
A suite of powerful design tools that are a great alternative to Adobe.
Things
A task manager with a super-clean interface and cross-device sync.
Obsidian
A note-taking app that helps you think and write more effectively.
iTerm2
A terminal emulator for macOS with helpful features like tabs and split panes.
Raycast
A Spotlight alternative with extensions, custom scripts, and more.
Little Snitch
A firewall that lets you control which apps can access the internet.
Blogs
- ⭐️
Dynomight
Covers a variety of topics in statistics, philosophy, technology, and current events.
- ⭐️
Bits About Money
A blog about the hidden financial infrastructure that the world depends upon.
Every
This writers' collective focuses on business, productivity, and technology.
mango.pdf
All about Australia's only hacker, and their (almost always comedic) exploits.
Books
- ⭐️
Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
A fascinating look at the psychology of human behavior.
- ⭐️
So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
A guide to finding meaningful work and building a career you love.
Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
The Martian by Andy Weir
Long Reads
(>10 minutes)
- ⭐️
This World of Ours by James Mickens
The funniest paper you'll ever read, save perhaps for another of Mickens' works.
Dynamo: Amazon's Highly Available Key-value Store
Apple Platform Security Guide
Don't Call Yourself a Programmer, and Other Career Advice by patio11
Lena by qntm
List of common misconceptions from Wikipedia
Things you're allowed to do by Milan Cvitkovic
TV Shows
- ⭐️
Severance
Every episode of this sci-fi psychological thriller is a masterpiece.
- ⭐️
Mr. Robot
Wild plot twists, a fantastic soundtrack, and gorgeous cinematography.
Arcane
Black Mirror
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Movies
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
The Social Dillema
The Social Network
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
The Shawshank Redemption
Catch Me If You Can
Bo Burnham: Inside
Dead Poet's Society
Video Games
- ⭐️
Beat Saber
A rhythm game that's a blast to play, and a great workout.
- ⭐️
Celeste
Difficult but forgiving platforming and a touching story set this platformer apart.
Before Your Eyes
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Zero Escape series
Danganronpa series
Minecraft
The Finals