My 2025 Tech Stack
Occasionally, I like to share about the tech tools I use. I enjoy reading about the tools that others use; maybe some of my suggestions will be helpful for you.
One caveat: the tools you already use may already be good enough. We often waste time searching for better tools instead of using the ones we already have.
Here are the tools I currently use the most.
Task Management: Things
I love Things. I use it every day. I love how easy this task management app is to use. It meets my needs perfectly, and the device syncing works seamlessly.
When it comes time to plan my day, I use Things as the basis for my analog to-do list. Somehow it works better for me to create a list on paper. For that, I use Analog cards.
Writing: Ulysses
I spend a lot of time writing. Almost all of my writing takes place in Ulysses (available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone). I like it for its simplicity and beauty. It exports to Word and PDF if you need to share your writing with others, and it publishes to most blog platforms as well. I use it almost every single day.
Website: Ghost
I’ve run this site since 1999. Over that time, I’ve used a variety of platforms. My favorite by far is Ghost. It’s simple, fast, and easy to use, and it also includes the ability to manage subscribers and send out newsletters. The bonus: I don’t have to update plugins.
Ghost just released a new version (6.0) that includes built-in analytics and more.
You can use Ghost.org as the host, but I use Magic Pages (affiliate link). They have several packages available, including a lifetime hosting deal with just six licenses remaining.
Reading Blogs: Feedbin
I’ve used a variety of services over the years, but I’ve recently settled on Feedbin for reading blogs and newsletters. Effortlessly manage the blogs you’re interested in following, and take advantage of the provided email address to subscribe to newsletters. It also does a good job of helping you identify RSS feeds that no longer work, and tries to help you fix them. It's very fast.
Email: SuperHuman
Email can be a chore. SuperHuman makes it easier, mainly because it’s fast and offers a nice feature set. I’ve tried to find other options, but I keep coming back. It’s not cheap, but they do offer discounts to not-for-profits. It nearly makes email enjoyable. Nearly.
Notes: Craft and MyMind
Craft is the space where I keep my own notes and also share documents like agendas and papers with others. It just works, and it’s nice to look at too.
MyMind is where I store internet information and random PDFs to save for later. It’s more like a junk drawer, but the AI features help me find what I store later. I used to use Evernote, but I’m finding it too clunky.
Creating Apps: Lovable
This is new to me. I’ve created a couple of apps, one of which I plan to share, and I’m working on a couple more. Loveable helps me develop them using text prompts and AI. It’s amazing what you can create without knowing much about programming. (Bolt is another great option.)
Too many apps can be confusing. These are the ones I use almost every day and enjoy.
