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Co-founder and CEO of 37signals (Basecamp, HEY); co-author of Rework, Remote and It Does Not Have to Be Crazy at Work.
9 things
Concept2 RowErgHardware Concept2
The Concept2 RowErg is one of the highest quality products I've ever used. Had one for years now, feels like it'll last another 100.
A post holding up the Concept2 RowErg as his model of product quality; he states "No affiliation, just a fan."
2025-11-18·world.hey.com ↗
Shure SE530Hardware Shure
Shure SE530s keeps everyone out of my head and an Aeron chair to keep my body comfortable.
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook ProHardware Apple
MacBook Pro, anti-glare high-rez screen w/ a 15" monitor. SSD drive to make it fastest.
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
iPadHardware Apple
I also use an iPad for drafting design ideas. I also use thick sharpie markers and big pieces of paper to sketch ideas.
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
Fuji ScanSnapHardware Fujitsu
You'll also find a Fuji ScanSnap on my desk and a paper shredder under my desk.
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
AeronHardware Herman Miller
Shure SE530s keeps everyone out of my head and an Aeron chair to keep my body comfortable.
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
TextMateSoftware
Mostly: Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire, Backpack, Writeboard, Ta-da List, TextMate, Dropbox, Git, Safari/Firefox/Chrome, Propane, Terminal, Instapaper, Photoshop, Mail, Divvy, MobileMe, Transmit, Logbook (desktop client for the Backpack journal), Airfoil, iTunes, Keynote, 1Password, Pulsar (desktop client for Sirius radio).
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
DivvySoftware Mizage
Mostly: Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire, Backpack, Writeboard, Ta-da List, TextMate, Dropbox, Git, Safari/Firefox/Chrome, Propane, Terminal, Instapaper, Photoshop, Mail, Divvy, MobileMe, Transmit, Logbook (desktop client for the Backpack journal), Airfoil, iTunes, Keynote, 1Password, Pulsar (desktop client for Sirius radio).
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
BasecampService 37signals
Mostly: Basecamp, Highrise, Campfire, Backpack, Writeboard, Ta-da List, TextMate, Dropbox, Git, Safari/Firefox/Chrome, Propane, Terminal, Instapaper, Photoshop, Mail, Divvy, MobileMe, Transmit, Logbook (desktop client for the Backpack journal), Airfoil, iTunes, Keynote, 1Password, Pulsar (desktop client for Sirius radio).
His written "Uses This" interview, from 37signals.
2010-09-09·usesthis.com ↗
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