Why I use Alfred App (and maybe you should too)
A developer shares why Alfred App is an essential Mac productivity tool, highlighting features like clipboard history, file search, and workflows.
A developer shares why Alfred App is an essential Mac productivity tool, highlighting features like clipboard history, file search, and workflows.
A programmer shares personal strategies for leveraging ADHD traits like hyperfocus within Agile development workflows to improve productivity.
A developer shares their positive experience using a 34-inch curved monitor for programming, highlighting ergonomics and productivity gains.
A developer explains how 'Yak Shaving'—the process of tackling tangential tasks—can be a positive motivation for starting and improving open source projects.
A developer reflects on the challenge of building simple, small-scale projects after years of focusing on large-scale, complex system architecture.
Explores the downsides of constant communication tools like Slack and proposes ideas from Cal Newport's book to improve focus and productivity in software development.
A developer shares personal goals to overcome barriers like time, topic scarcity, and fear of criticism to write and publish more technical articles.
A developer shares their personal system for managing knowledge, including tools for note-taking, read-it-later, and audiobook summaries.
Critiques the 'code faster' management approach, arguing for quantifying economic value and prioritizing work to maximize profit with limited resources.
A developer reflects on 'decision paralysis' when choosing tech tools like analytics, email providers, and note-taking apps.
A developer shares his 2021 productivity toolkit and workflow for managing tasks, projects, and a distributed team at Google.
A data scientist explains the 'Why, What, How' framework for writing effective technical documents like one-pagers, design docs, and after-action reviews.
A software developer explains how embracing boredom, like waiting in line without a phone, can train your brain for better focus during demanding cognitive work.
A developer argues for shorter, flexible workdays and prioritizing employee health over traditional eight-hour schedules in tech.
A developer shares his personal digital workflow for organizing projects, notes, and tasks using a folder-based system and syncing tools.
A software developer shares his personal digital workflow for organizing projects, notes, and tasks using a simple folder system and syncing tools.
A personal reflection on the author's 2020, discussing burnout, creative output, and the impact of the pandemic on work and life.
A personal review and setup guide for the Moonlander ergonomic keyboard, covering its features, ergonomic adjustments, and customization.
A data scientist's 2020 reflection on moving to Amazon, building ML systems, and establishing a weekly writing habit for learning and sharing knowledge.
Explains how standard keyboards cause back pain through wrist strain and recommends ergonomic keyboards as a solution.