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Front-end web developer at Paravel and co-host of the ShopTalk Show podcast; blogs at daverupert.com.
18 things
AnalogHardware Ugmonk
Hands down the best productivity system I have ever used.
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FeedbinService
I 💙 RSS and Feedbin has the user experience and features I crave.
His /uses page listing workstation, peripherals and apps, plus a "Retired, but recommended" section. Page carries no date; 2020-06-16 is its first Internet Archive snapshot.
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Logitech MX Vertical Wireless MouseHardware Logitech
I trialed a $15 Anker vertical mouse first, but Logitech one is amazing and feels luxurious.
His /uses page listing workstation, peripherals and apps, plus a "Retired, but recommended" section. Page carries no date; 2020-06-16 is its first Internet Archive snapshot.
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Logitech G305Hardware Logitech
Logitech G305 Inexpensive but faithful wireless gaming mouse.
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VS CodeSoftware Microsoft
It's a code editor. Has plugins and themes. It's nice.
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SquooshSoftware Google
Online image compression tool, great for cutting WebPs.
His /uses page listing workstation, peripherals and apps, plus a "Retired, but recommended" section. Page carries no date; 2020-06-16 is its first Internet Archive snapshot.
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Røde NT-USBHardware Røde
Røde NT-USB My preferred travel mic
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ErgodoxEZHardware ZSA
Huge splurge, but a really great and quirky ortholinear split ergo mechanical keyboard.
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Streamlabs OBSSoftware
Incredible software if you're going to start a Twitch stream.
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TWONE JournalHardware
TWONE Journal Simple Muji-like brown soft cover travel notebook.
His /uses page listing workstation, peripherals and apps, plus a "Retired, but recommended" section. Page carries no date; 2020-06-16 is its first Internet Archive snapshot.
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Heil PR-40Hardware Heil Sound
Heil PR-40 Hanging on to this in case I ever go analog again.
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Glove 80 Ergonomic KeyboardHardware MoErgo
Glove 80 Ergonomic Keyboard
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Shure MV7 Podcast MicHardware Shure
Shure MV7 Podcast Mic
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Elgato Stream Deck+Hardware Elgato
Elgato Wave Mic Arm Elgato Stream Deck+
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Sony ZV-1 Vlogging CameraHardware Sony
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging Camera
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AudioEngine A2 Desktop SpeakersHardware Audioengine
AudioEngine A2 Desktop Speakers
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Kindle Paperwhite (2018)Hardware Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (2018)
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Microsoft Ergonomic KeyboardHardware Microsoft
This keyboard is a bit squishy, but I promised myself if Microsoft ever released a wired ergo keyboard I'd buy it. For $67 it's pretty great.
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