The Tools I Love

Jan 2026

This is a living list. No rankings, no hype—just tools I genuinely enjoy using and keep coming back to. Software, hardware, and everything in between.

Software

Granola.ai
AI meeting notes that actually stay out of the way and produce usable summaries.
Gmail (custom setup)
Gmail, but aggressively optimized: labels, filters, shortcuts, and ruthless inbox hygiene. See klinger.io for the basic setup.
Raycast
Love the calculator and translation features.
Spotify

Computing

MacBook Pro M1
Quiet, fast, reliable. Disappears and lets me work.
iPhone 12 Mini
Small, intentional, and less distracting than larger phones.

Hardware & Making

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
The first 3D printer I trust like an appliance.
Pincil
Simple, precise soldering iron that encourages neat work.
Toolcheck Plus
Dense, well-designed bit set. Lives permanently in my bag.
Knipex Multicrimp 85
Crimping done right. Expensive, but eliminates doubt.
Hoto electric screwdriver, brush, and vacuum
Small, well-designed tools that lower friction for quick tasks.
iFixit kits
Repair as a default mindset. Good tools change behavior.

Food, Body, and Ritual

Longevity Mix (Bryan Johnson)
A pragmatic baseline for micronutrients. Taken, not obsessed over.
La Pavoni Europiccola
Manual espresso. Unforgiving, tactile, and deeply satisfying.

Media & Space

Formovie Edge
Big image, minimal footprint. Turns a wall into a cinema.

This list evolves as tools earn their place—or lose it.