February 24, 2022
The tools and softwares I mention in this post have been tested over time, and continue to play a vital role in my day-to-day 👇
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Finance
Communication
Macbook Plugins
Security
Workspaces/Databases
Scheduling
Automation
Cloud Storage
Bonus
Finance
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Mint
Mint integrates with all my banks, credit cards and investments. It allows me to see all my finances in one place 😅
Oh, and it's free.
Budget Tracker & Planner | Free Online Money Management | Mint
1 most downloaded personal finance app* Budget-friendly, totally free Budget planner Say goodbye to spreadsheets with customizable budgets. Easily add and update your categories. Credit monitoring Get 24/7 access to your score for free. Plus, we'll let you know of any important changes on your report.
mint.intuit.com
Xero
Xero is the online bookkeeping software I’ve been using for all my businesses, which I’ve found much more intuitive than the leading competitor, Quickbooks.com.
Beautiful Business & Accounting Software | Xero
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www.xero.com
Communication
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Superhuman
I used to use Spark until I was invited to try Superhuman. It's amazing at helping you achieve inbox 0 quickly with tons of shortcuts. It isn't free like Spark, but it's helped me spend less time on email.
Superhuman
The fastest email experience ever made. Get started at superhuman.com
superhuman.com
YouMail
Every time I get a voicemail, I get an email with the voicemail recording attached... And it's free!
I love this tool because no missed call or voicemail goes unnoticed. It's also super helpful when I'm travelling and I don't have my phone signal on but I'm still aware of who called.
Visual Voicemail with the Best Spam Blocking | YouMail
How to get spam call protection, smarter visual voicemail, virtual receptionists, and virtual numbers on your iPhone & Android devices with YouMail.
www.youmail.com
Loom
This is my favourite screen recording software.
Loom: Video Messaging for Work
Record video messages of your screen, cam, or both. Faster than typing an email or meeting live. For Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android Instantly ready to share and watch anywhere. A more efficient, expressive, effective way to communicate. Send quick videos when calendars won't line up and you don't have time to type a wall of text.
www.loom.com
Macbook Plugins
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Better Snap Tool
"BetterSnapTool allows you to easily manage your window positions and sizes by either dragging them to one of the screen's corners or to the top, left or right side of the screen. This enables you to easily maximize your windows, position them side by side or even resize them to quarters of the screen."
BetterSnapTool
BetterSnapTool allows you to easily manage your window positions and sizes by either dragging them to one of the screen's corners or to the top, left or right side of the screen. This enables you to easily maximize your windows, position them side by side or even resize them to quarters of the scree...
apps.apple.com
Flycut
Have you ever hoped you could copy and paste multiple things at once? This is what this allows you to do!
I can't imagine not having this anymore.
Flycut (Clipboard manager)
Flycut is a clean and simple clipboard manager for developers. It based on an open-source app called Jumpcut. Flycut is also open source too: http://github.com/TermiT/flycut Every time you copy code pieces Flycut store them in history. Later you can paste it using Shift-Command-V even if you have s...
apps.apple.com
Security
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1Password
1Password is an amazing password tool and plugin. I use this for companies and personal use. It also allows you to create vaults that can be shared with others.
Not having to change passwords or create new accounts for new hires or subcontractors is super convenient.
Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password
A password manager, digital vault, form filler and secure digital wallet. 1Password remembers all your passwords for you to help keep account information safe.
1password.com
Express VPN
I use Express VPN to protect my data when I'm travelling or using public WiFi networks.
High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service | ExpressVPN
Go further with the #1 trusted leader in VPN 30-day money-back guarantee Secure access, worldwide Connect reliably from anywhere, to anywhere. Our network of high-speed servers across 94 countries puts you in control. Just one clickto a safer internet Going online doesn't have to mean being exposed.
www.expressvpn.com
Workspaces/Databases
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Notion
I can go on forever about Notion...
I run my companies on Notion. I use it to manage projects, delegation, organize company resources, and it has amazing document sharing capabilities. I also use it to manage my own personal life.
Notion is like a powered up Google docs ⚡️.
Notion - The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases.
A new tool that blends your everyday work apps into one. It's the all-in-one workspace for you and your team.
www.notion.so
Airtable
Between Notion and Airtable... What else do you need?
Airtable is an amazing customizable database software which I currently use as a CRM for multiple businesses. Airtable is like a powered up excel sheet ⚡️.
Airtable | Everyone's app platform
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.
airtable.com
Whimsical
This is where we brainstorm and plan.
Whimsical is a Swiss army knife — It allows you to design wireframes, conduct mind maps and create process flows. It's also great for collaboration.
Whimsical: Think Together
Collaborative docs, flowcharts, wireframes, sticky notes, and mind maps.
whimsical.com
iCloud Notes
Notes is my daily planner, and my place to capture thoughts, questions, ideas, etc.
iCloud.com
Sign in to iCloud to access your photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts, and more. Use your Apple ID or create a new account to start using Apple services.
www.icloud.com
Scheduling
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Calendly
This software integrates with my calendar, so it allows me to share a link with others so they can asynchronously schedule a call with me.
Free Online Appointment Scheduling Software - Calendly
Find the perfect meeting time with super easy online appointment scheduling software from Calendly, and say goodbye to phone and email tag. It's 100% free, super easy to use, and you'll love our customer service.
calendly.com
Automation
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Zapier
Zapier allows me to integrate different softwares.
For example, when you fill out one of the forms on my website (an Airtable form) it automatically also adds you to my email marketing software.
The possibilities are endless.
Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work
Hire a Zapier Expert to help you improve processes and automate workflows.
zapier.com
Cloud Storage
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Google Drive
I've tried Dropbox, Box, iCloud etc. Google Drive continues to be my favourite online cloud storage software.
Cloud Storage for Work and Home - Google Drive
Drive integrates with and complements your team's existing technology. Collaborate in Microsoft Office files without the need to convert file formats, and edit and store over 100 additional file types, including PDFs, CAD files, images, and more.
www.google.com
Bonus
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Chwazi
Need to randomly make teams or choose who will pay for dinner? Touch the screen and the choice will be made.
Chwazi Finger Chooser
Want to take the luck randomly? Touch your iPhone or iPad screen and the choice will be made. What about dividing teams or choosing pairs in a much more simpler way than playing "Head or Tails" or even "Rock, Paper, Scissors" ? Just select the 'Groups' mode and the teams are automatically divided....
apps.apple.com
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