Productivity Tools
The software I use to work more effectively, and to avoid busywork.
Favorites
Category: Meeting Notes
They just keep on impressing me, and I’m picky.
PerksCategory: Power-User Tools
It actually does everything and more. I can't use my computer without it anymore.
PerksCategory: Dictation
Private dictation with on-device models. Made in Toronto.
Perks
All tools
1PasswordOpens in a new tab.
Business
Category: Password Manager
Please use a password manager. Trust me. Every Business seat comes with a free Family plan.
Category: Browsers
The best browser I’ve ever used, RIP. I’m curious about Dia (opens in a new tab) though.
Category: Calendar Links
What Calendly wishes it was.
PerksChatGPTOpens in a new tab.
Pro 200
Category: AI Workspaces
No note.
ClaudeOpens in a new tab.
Max ×20
Category: AI Workspaces
No note.
Category: Shared Documents
A nicer looking Google Docs alternative for sharing resources. I'm definitely underutilizing it.
Category: Link Shortener
Branded short links like
jonathon.linkand the best affiliate management software around.PerksFreedomOpens in a new tab.
Premium
Category: Focus
Website and app blocking.
Category: Meeting Notes
They just keep on impressing me, and I’m picky.
PerksiA WriterOpens in a new tab.
One-time purchase
Category: Writing
Distraction-free space to write.
KagiOpens in a new tab.
Ultimate
Category: Search
You couldn’t pay me to go back to Google search.
MullvadOpens in a new tab.
Monthly
Category: VPN
No note.
mymindOpens in a new tab.
Student of Life
Category: Bookmarks & Read-Later
Where I save everything besides text, like dev tools and design inspo.
Notion CalendarOpens in a new tab.
formerly Cron
Category: Calendar
It's SO good. I connect all my calendars to it.
ObsidianOpens in a new tab.
Sync Plus
Category: Personal Notes
The best way to keep Markdown notes organized. Baseline theme is my go-to.
Category: Power-User Tools
It actually does everything and more. I can't use my computer without it anymore.
PerksCategory: Bookmarks & Read-Later
Where I save articles and posts to read later.
SuperchargeOpens in a new tab.
One-time purchase
Category: Power-User Tools
Makes Mac feel whole, along with Raycast.
Category: Screen Recording
What Loom wishes it was.
PerksCategory: Email
Accidentally forgot to cancel, so I’m locked in for another year. It’s fast and helpful though.
Category: Dictation
Private dictation with on-device models. Made in Toronto.
PerksCategory: Forms
Google Forms Pro Max.
PerksCategory: Time Tracking
Automatic time tracking for client projects and digital habits.
Category: Tasks
Their AI connections / MCP sold me on them over alternatives. I’m thinking about upgrading to a paid plan.