Uses

A curated list of tools I use to manage my life and those I simply enjoy using.

Last Update: 2024-08-02

Every Day Carry

Launcher: Raycast
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Notes: Tana (for daily notes) + Heptabase (for deep thoughts)
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Reader: Readwise Reader + Follow (for RSS)
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To-Do: Apple Reminder
File Management: DEVONthink
Bookmarks: Pinboard
Calendar: Apple Calendar
Mail Client + Server: Fastmail
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Cloud File Storage: iCloud + Filen, NAS (for backup)
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Contacts: Apple Contacts
Chat: WeChat + WhatsApp
Spreadsheets: Apple Numbers
Presentations: Apple Keynotes
Word Processing: Apple Pages
Text input: Squirrel (with rime-ice)
AI Copilot: Perplexity + Raycast AI
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Browser: Chrome & Safari
VPN: Surge
Code Editor: Cursor
Terminal: Warp
Translation: Immersive Translate + Bob
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Password Management: Bitwarden
Shopping Lists: Apple Notes
News: 𝕏 + 财新
Music + Podcasts: Spotify
Photo Management: Apple Photos
Video Editing: DaVinci Reslove
~~Meal Planning:~~~~ n/a~~
~~Budgeting and Personal Finance:~~~~ n/a~~

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