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Cognitive science professor at UC San Diego and creator of Python Tutor, the online code visualizer.
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Dell P4317QHardware Dell
I highly recommend investing in high-quality large monitors. My favorite right now is the 43" 4K Dell P4317Q monitor.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
PDF ExpertSoftware Readdle
In terms of iOS apps, I use PDF Expert, which is a great PDF reader and annotator (using Apple Pencil), Notability as a virtual whiteboard (again with Apple Pencil), Google Docs for document editing, Google Calendar, and Gmail.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
iTerm2Software George Nachman
On my laptop and desktop computers, I just have a Chrome web browser and terminal window open most of the time (I like iTerm2 for macOS).
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
CamtasiaSoftware TechSmith
I also really like Camtasia for recording and editing screencast demos.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
Tempur-Pedic TP9000 Mesh Task ChairHardware Tempur-Pedic
Lastly, I'm not super-picky about office chairs, but I've finally found a model that works for me without any fuss: the Tempur-Pedic TP9000 Mesh Task Chair from Staples; pro-tip: take the armrests off.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
Kinesis AdvantageHardware Kinesis
In terms of keyboard and mouse, I have a Kinesis Advantage ergonomic keyboard and Evoluent VerticalMouse at each desk. They're pricey but definitely worth it.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
Evoluent Vertical mouseHardware Evoluent
In terms of keyboard and mouse, I have a Kinesis Advantage ergonomic keyboard and Evoluent VerticalMouse at each desk. They're pricey but definitely worth it.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
Blue YetiHardware Blue
For Skype calls and podcast recordings, I use the Logitech C920 webcam and either a Blue Yeti or Audio-Technica ATR2100 mic. Both are excellent mics for around $100.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
DropboxSoftware
I'd say the central piece of software I use is Dropbox, which syncs subsets of my entire filesystem across all of my computing devices: iPhone, iPad, laptops, and desktops.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
VimSoftware
The app that I use the most within the terminal is Vim for text and code editing.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
Avery Marks-A-Lot dry-erase markersHardware Avery
I prefer melamine whiteboards because they're lighter and cheaper than porcelain or glass ones, and I use Avery Marks-A-Lot brand dry-erase markers on them.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook AirHardware Apple
I know it's a comically underpowered, overpriced, and overly-heavily laptop for 2019, but it's been reliable as heck for me over the past few years, and I value stability above all else right now.
His Uses This interview, on whiteboards, redundant hardware and software minimalism.
2019-06-20·usesthis.com ↗
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