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Engineering manager who has worked at Apple, Netscape, Slack and Palantir; writes as Rands at randsinrepose.com and wrote Managing Humans.
16 things
Logitech Performance Mouse MXHardware Logitech
For mousing, I use the Logitech Performance Mouse MX because it feels great in my hand and has the best scroll wheel I've found.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
KeynoteSoftware Apple
For presentations, I love, absolutely love, Keynote. In my opinion, if you want to see the pinnacle of Apple application design, spend some time in Keynote.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Johnson & Murphy messenger bagHardware
My mobile set-up follows me around in a Johnson & Murphy messenger bag that is perfect for getting around the Valley and is wearing well.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
NetNewsWireSoftware Brent Simmons
If I had to commit to a newsreader, it'd be NetNewsWire. If I had to commit to a productivity application, it'd be Things.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
ThingsSoftware Cultured Code
If I had to commit to a productivity application, it'd be Things.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
TextMateSoftware
For most coding tasks, TextMate is just fine.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
ChromeSoftware Google
For information consumption and tracking, I've recently moved to Chrome because of the blazing speed
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook Pro (15-inch)Hardware Apple
The Pro feels like aluminum brick that is comfortable traveling anywhere on the planet.
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.
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Zebra SarasaHardware Zebra
I religiously use the .5 Zebra Sarasa gel pen to write all things, I write in ALL CAPS, and I collect bells.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
LaunchBarSoftware Objective Development
I'm a LaunchBar guy. Any time I have to touch the mouse, I feel inefficient.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
TextEditSoftware Apple
For writing first drafts, I use TextEdit and have done so for the writing of two books. I've tried a variety of different writing applications, but they always distract me from doing what I love which is writing.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Zebra Sarasa gel penOther Zebra
I religiously use the .5 Zebra Sarasa gel pen to write all things
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.
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Panasonic DMC-LX3Hardware Panasonic
If I'm busting a photography move, I have a Panasonic DMC-LX3 which provides lovely 16:9 shots, but the lens is too fucking big for my pocket.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
TumiHardware Tumi
If I'm traveling elsewhere on the planet, I have a Tumi bag which is ugly, but affords me more space for long haul travel accessories.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Tumi bagOther Tumi
I have a Tumi bag which is ugly, but affords me more space for long haul travel accessories.
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.
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
Microsoft WordSoftware Microsoft
For subsequent drafts and editing, I end up in Microsoft Word which pisses me off.
His written "Uses This" interview, covering his "coffee shop rig" and "home rig".
2010-07-09·usesthis.com ↗
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