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Tools I Use in 2025

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This list will be updated regularly as my setup changes and evolves. Feel free to check back for updates or reach out if you have any questions about specific tools or recommendations!

Hardware

Computers

  • MacBook Air M3 (2024) (16GB RAM) - main device for everything
  • Custom PC - still a great machine but not needed rn since i do everything on my MacBook

Audio

  • AirPods Pro 2nd Gen - in my ears all day long
  • Wired EarPods - backup option

Input Devices

  • Ducky One 2 Pro Mechanical Keyboard (White) - not in use as much anymore, but whenever im stationary or use my PC, this comes out
  • Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse - favorite mouse ever, great battery, multi device support, comfortable

Displays

  • iiyama G-Master Red Eagle G2470HSU-B1 24” Gaming Monitor (165Hz, Full-HD) - used to be my gaming monitor, MacBook only works just fine nowadays

Mobile

  • iPhone 13 Mini (128GB) - my phone, still going strong, wont be updated any time soon

Accessories

  • Ballpoint Pen + Paper Notebook for exam prep and exercises, especially math heavy stuff

Software

Note Taking & Journaling

  • Apple Notes & ProNotes - for note taking and quick thoughts. I have tried every possible note-taking app and system but the simplicity and interconnectivity of what im using right now just works best for me. This also keeps me from overcomplicating things and wasting time on organizing notes and folders. No hate to Obsidian or Notion or anything, just not for me
  • Journal - for journaling

Task & Time Management

  • Apple Reminders - for todos and project management
  • Apple Calendar - for scheduling

Communication

  • Apple Mail - combines all my email accounts
  • Whatsapp & Apple Messages - for communication
  • Instagram - keeping up with friends that live far away

Entertainment & Learning

  • YouTube - for special interests and learning
  • TikTok - for inspiration, algorithm works incredibly well for me
  • Pinterest & Cosmos - occasionally
  • Books - for reading ebooks
  • Spotify - for music

Browsers

  • Safari & Zen Browser - Safari for daily use and Zen Browser / Firefox for development and more work related tasks
  • Google Maps & Citymapper - for navigation

Development

  • VSCode - for coding and posts like this (MDX)

Productivity Tools

  • Rectangle - for window management
  • Raycast - for search and app launching

Learning

  • Anki - for my bachelors and vocabulary learning

Health & Fitness

  • Gravitus - tracking my strength progress

Media

  • Apple Camera & Blackmagic Cam - for photography and video recording