The Apps That Survived My Annual Purge
Every year I delete ruthlessly. Here's what made the cut: the nine apps that actually earned their place on my phone and laptop.
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Tools & Resources
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on tools & resources.
Markdown Editors and Writing Tools That Spark Joy
Tired of bloated writing tools and apps that fight you instead of help you? Here are the markdown editors and writing apps that actually get out of the way and let you write.
Cheap Tools That Replaced Expensive Ones in My Workflow
The premium tools aren't always the best tools. These budget swaps saved me thousands and work better than what I used to pay for.
Starter Pack: Getting Into Podcasting (Without Spending a Fortune)
Start a podcast without gear that costs thousands. Here's the actual setup you need, plus hosting and distribution that won't drain your wallet.
Note-Taking Apps Ranked by Someone Who's Tried Too Many
I've used 30+ note-taking apps. Here's the honest ranking of what actually works, what's overhyped, and which one you should use based on how your brain actually thinks.
Simple Scripts to Automate Your Boring Computer Tasks
Stop manually doing the same computer task 50 times a month. Bash one-liners, Python scripts, and system Shortcuts can handle it. Here's how to start without becoming a programmer.
Starter Pack: Building a Portfolio Website (Cheaply and Quickly)
Your portfolio doesn't need to be fancy. It needs to exist. Here's how to build one in a weekend using tools that cost nothing.
Tools That Make Meetings Less Painful
Meetings aren't going away. But endless back-and-forth scheduling, cryptic meeting notes, and the ones that should have been emails? Those can. Here are the tools that actually help.
The Best Things I Bought in 2025 (Under $100)
The stuff that actually moved the needle this year. No overpriced hype, just things that work and cost less than a decent dinner.
Starter Pack: Making YouTube Videos (Without Expensive Gear)
You don't need a $3,000 camera or a lighting rig to start making YouTube videos. Here's everything you actually need, and it probably costs less than your phone.
Cheap Home Office Upgrades That Made a Real Difference
Sub-$50 items that actually change how you work. No $2,000 standing desk required.
My Favorite Podcasts (And Why I Stopped Listening to Most of Them)
I used to listen to 15+ podcasts. Now I listen to 4. Here's what changed, and why less is actually better.