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Tools

Here is a curated collection of tools, both physical and digital I use. They help keep my life in order and offer a way of expressing myself and getting stuff done. 

Core Apps

  • Browser - Apple Safari
  • Email - Apple Mail / Proton Mail
  • Notes - Apple Notes / Sidenotes
  • Events - Apple Calendar
  • Tasks - Apple Reminders
  • Journaling - Apple Journal

Utilities

  • Messaging - iMessage, Signal (iPhone), WhatsApp (iPhone)
  • Password manager - NordPass
  • Adblocker - Wipr 2
  • Reference info - Craft Docs
  • Habits - Awesome Habits
  • Focus - Ultimate Focus
  • Photos - Apple Photos
  • Directions - Apple Maps
  • Audio notes - Apple Voice Memos

Productivity

  • Documents - Apple Pages
  • Spreadsheets - Apple Numbers
  • Presentations - Apple Keynote
  • Coding - Textastic
  • Ideas - Apple FreeForm
  • Design - Pixelmator Pro / Canva Education

Leisure

  • Streaming - Apple TV
  • Music - Apple Music
  • Podcasts - Apple Podcasts
  • Reading - Apple Books / Kindle

Hardware

  • Apple iPhone 15
  • Apple MacBook Air M1
  • Apple Watch SE 3 44mm
  • Apple AirPods 5
  • Apple AirTag 2
  • Google Fitbit Air
  • Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (11th generation)
  • Logitech K380s 'Pebble keys 2' keyboard
  • Logitech M350s 'Pebble 2' mouse 

Watches

  • Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1ER - The best all-rounder for teachers. 
  • Citizen BM8180-03A - 'Chandler' with stainless steel strap.

Updated 30th October 2026

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