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Developer and podcaster; created Instapaper and Overcast, co-founded Tumblr, and co-hosts the Accidental Tech Podcast.
16 things
Sennheiser HD 280 ProHardware Sennheiser
At work, I live in my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones, which have nicely softened and molded to fit my head over their six-year lifespan so far.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
iPhone 4Hardware Apple
I love the iPhone 4, especially for the high-resolution display. Its camera is so good that I don't think I'll carry a point-and-shoot again.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Mac OSSoftware Apple
I love Mac OS, especially because of the respect Apple shows for my time and attention.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Paradigm Atom MonitorHardware Paradigm
At home, I use Paradigm Atom Monitor speakers connected to an Onkyo stereo receiver, because I've never met a pair of "computer speakers" that I liked.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
AckMateSoftware
AckMate recently saved me from the frustration of Find In Project's performance in large projects.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Paradigm Atom Monitor speakersHardware Paradigm
At home, I use Paradigm Atom Monitor speakers connected to an Onkyo stereo receiver, because I’ve never met a pair of “computer speakers” that I liked.
An interview in "The Setup", the usesthis.com series that asks people what hardware and software they use to get their work done. Answers are in their own words.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000Hardware Microsoft
My home and work setups are identical: early-2008 octocore Mac Pros, each with two 24" Dell monitors, 6 GB of RAM, two-disk software RAID-0 with a third disk as an internal Time Machine, the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, and the Magic Mouse.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Fujitsu ScanSnap S510MHardware Fujitsu
I scan every piece of paper I get with a Fujitsu ScanSnap S510M that I got after reading this article.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
AeronHardware Herman Miller
At work, I sit in an Aeron at an electrically height-adjustable desk so I can stand when I feel like it.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
5D Mark IIHardware Canon
For serious photography, I use a 5D Mark II.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
TextMateSoftware
I live in TextMate for both coding and writing.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
SoulverSoftware
I always have a Soulver window open for quick calculations.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Google ReaderSoftware Google
I use Google Reader for feeds and Tweetie for Mac for Twitter.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
TaskPaperSoftware
I keep basic to-do lists in TaskPaper and strong passwords in 1Password.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
1PasswordSoftware AgileBits
I keep basic to-do lists in TaskPaper and strong passwords in 1Password.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Dell monitorsHardware Dell
Finally, I'm dissatisfied with the quality and direction that Dell's monitors have taken.
His written "Uses This" interview, from when he was CTO of Tumblr and making Instapaper at night.
2010-10-10·usesthis.com ↗
Every entry is a verbatim quote and a link to the public post it came from. Nothing is paraphrased. If it is not on record somewhere public, it is not here.
The verdict is what they actually said: loved and liked are explicit; recommended means they told others to get it; uses means they only say they use it; read is a book on their public shelf with no verdict; mixed and disliked are kept too.
A dashed affiliate link, sponsored or their own label means the post disclosed a relationship. It is shown, never hidden.
The shading behind a date shows how dated a recommendation is for its kind of thing.
The shading behind a date shows how dated a recommendation is, for its kind of thing. Fully green is recent. It drains a quarter at a time as the post gets older, and is empty once it reads as dated.
What counts as old depends on the thing. A laptop praised four years ago has been replaced twice; a book loved twenty years ago is probably still loved. The shading is gone after about:
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