Things I use

I want to be useful like the cool kids but don't feel like a super smart shopper, so instead of things I necessarily recommend you buy, I present to you: some things I use that work well enough for me. To do with what you will. 🙂

Last update: 2022-12-30

Hardware

• Personal laptop: Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 13"
• Laptop stand: Roost V3
• Mouse: Logitech MX Vertical
• Keyboard: ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II
• Phone: iPhone 11, bought used on Swappa
• Watch: Apple Watch Series 7, 45mm
• Headphones: Sony h.ear on 2
• Car: Kia Soul

Software

• Password manager: 1Password
• Pomodoro timer: MarinaraTimer prototype and the Pommie Watch complication
• Calendar: Google Calendar, synced to Apple Calendar for Watch complication
• Night Shift (Mac/iPhone) to make it easier to fall asleep at night

Other

• Melatonin - 0.3 mg, most nights. Some info here and here
• Lexapro (an antidepressant). I like this doc from Rob Wiblin on his positive experience with another antidepressant—Wellbutrin—and why you might want to try it
• Huel Black. Healthy; convenient; liquid 👍
• Wallet: Corkor Slim Bifold Wallet