My Current Stack: Work & Personal
I’ve tried a lot of productivity tools and resources over the years. A lot come and go, but some have really stuck—not because they’re perfect, but because they’ve quietly made things easier, more focused, or just a bit better. Here’s a what I’ve been using lately.
For the past two years, I’ve been using Arc Browser instead of Chrome. It’s fast, simple, and better designed for the way I work. It doesn’t feel bloated. I like how it stays out of the way but still adds useful features. If you write code or just live in your browser, it’s worth a look.
For notes and planning, Notion has become essential. I use it for pretty much everything—task lists, project ideas, meeting notes, even bookmarks. It’s flexible without being overwhelming. Once you get into a rhythm with it, it’s hard to switch to anything else.
Music helps me focus, so Spotify is usually running in the background. I make playlists depending on the type of work I’m doing—some more upbeat, some more ambient. It’s a small thing, but it really helps set the pace of the day.
I still check Hacker News most mornings. Not for the tech news, exactly—more for the comments. When they’re good, they’re really good. You can stumble into all kinds of interesting thinking there if you dig around.
For interviews and technical prep, I’ve bookmarked a few solid free resources. InterviewGuide.dev is a good place to start if you’re not sure how to structure your prep. There’s also a free version of Cracking the Coding Interview here—a classic, and still useful. Neetcode breaks things down in a clear order, which helps a lot. And Pramp lets you practice interviews with other people. It’s a bit unpredictable but useful when you want real-time feedback.
On the learning side, I use Figma whenever I’m working on design ideas. It’s easy to pick up, and free for students. When I need visual inspiration, I scroll through Dribbble. It’s helpful for seeing what’s possible—even if you’re not a designer. And I always recommend the Farnam Street Blog. It’s full of practical ideas about how to think more clearly and learn better.