This is a running list of software, services and items I use and recommend. The Things I use page will be updated regularly.
Apps
SetApp is a subscription service that gives access to 240+ apps for Mac and iOS. I use a ton of apps from this service so it saves me loads over the course of the year. It’s like a buffet of apps and it is all you can eat!
For task management across iOS and Mac devices. Beautiful clean design and quick task entry. Lots of scope for shortcuts to control.
More and more new sites are geo-blocking content. NordVPN allows me to quickly appear as though I am in another country and get to the content. It is also a must if using public Wi-Fi networks. Never trust a network you don’t control!
Podcasts
Accidental Tech Podcast (opens in a new tab)
Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters. Hosted by Marco Arment (opens in a new tab), Casey Liss (opens in a new tab), and John Siracusa (opens in a new tab).
Intentional AI (opens in a new tab)
Discover practical, tactical ways to become more productive using artificial intelligence with Chris Bailey and David Sparks.
Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the author’s lessons to their lives.
Websites / Services
For my email I use FastMail. Rock solid, loads of amazing features including masked email for signing up to new sites you think might spam you. Can’t recommend it highly enough. You can get 10% off your first year by using this link (opens in a new tab)
IONOS for web hosting / Virtual Private Servers (opens in a new tab)
This site is hosted with IONOS (opens in a new tab). I have found their VPS (Virtual Private Server) offering to be great value, especially when it comes with Plesk Web Host edition FREE! So many tools to manage your virtual server with performance boosts, virus scanning etc. And it was all cheaper than my previous host that I had to manage via command line!