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Cool Tools

Derek Sivers‘ /now page idea was a great idea. This page extends that concept to a /CoolTools page. (inspired by Kevin Kelly’s Cool Tools)

Current Hardware

Maxed out Mac Studio Ultra and Multiple Studio Displays – “Computers” are solved for me for several years. This system does everything I need it to.
Multiple Sony Mirrorless Cameras – Sony is doing incredible things in cameras these days.
Synology NAS – Store all teh things!
EcoFlow Delta Pro – Portable power is very handy. Heavy though.
I took a large dinning room table and put these legs on it to make it into a standing desk in my home office. You can buy just the legs of a standing desk here. Works great!
CyberPower UPS – Save devices from power outages.
Professional Tool Storage System from Rigid – Favourite packout system to store tools.
ARC Multitool – This is the best multitool I’ve used. Leatherman ftw.
Starlink Residential – Useful if you live in a remote area like me.
Starlink for RV – Useful on the road in my RV.

Here is perhaps the coolest tool of them all, a tool to help others! Kiva.org is a non-profit platform facilitating crowd-funded microloans to entrepreneurs and students in underserved communities worldwide. Check it out!

If you have lots of leaves to rake and don’t want to mow, this thing is great!

Current Software

  • Obsidian – All my notes are managed and linked with this. (migrated away from Notion. Notion is Brotha Ew to me now after my data got literally trapped there.)
  • Todoist – Best todo list app IMHO.
  • ChatGPT – Still the best Ai.
  • MidJourney – Fun to play with to make Ai Photos.
  • Udio – Fun to make music!
  • Adobe Lightroom Classic – Great photo editing + management software.
  • Photoshelter – I use this to sell prints and deliver images to clients.
  • BackBlaze – Unlimited online file backup and very cheap! (arguably the best deal in all of technology.)
  • Calibre – The UI is not great but this tool manages digital books well.

Current Web Hosting

Travel Related

  • Airbnb – More interesting than hotels.
  • Uber – Better than taxis.
  • Tesla – Amazing vehicles.

Other

  • Moo – Best place to get some business cards made up.

Note: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. That just means I get paid if you buy stuff after clicking these links. It costs you nothing (and will likely even save you money) and I get a little cut of the action.