Note-Taking Apps Ranked by Someone Who's Tried Too Many
I've used 30+ note-taking apps. Here's the honest ranking of what actually works, what's overhyped, and which one you should use based on how your brain actually thinks.
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Tools & Resources
A focused shelf of PickyFox posts on tools & resources.
Simple Scripts to Automate Your Boring Computer Tasks
Stop manually doing the same computer task 50 times a month. Bash one-liners, Python scripts, and system Shortcuts can handle it. Here's how to start without becoming a programmer.
Starter Pack: Building a Portfolio Website (Cheaply and Quickly)
Your portfolio doesn't need to be fancy. It needs to exist. Here's how to build one in a weekend using tools that cost nothing.
Tools That Make Meetings Less Painful
Meetings aren't going away. But endless back-and-forth scheduling, cryptic meeting notes, and the ones that should have been emails? Those can. Here are the tools that actually help.
The Best Things I Bought in 2025 (Under $100)
The stuff that actually moved the needle this year. No overpriced hype, just things that work and cost less than a decent dinner.
Starter Pack: Making YouTube Videos (Without Expensive Gear)
You don't need a $3,000 camera or a lighting rig to start making YouTube videos. Here's everything you actually need - and it probably costs less than your phone.
Cheap Home Office Upgrades That Made a Real Difference
Sub-$50 items that actually change how you work. No $2,000 standing desk required.
My Favorite Podcasts (And Why I Stopped Listening to Most of Them)
I used to listen to 15+ podcasts. Now I listen to 4. Here's what changed, and why less is actually better.
Starter Pack: Personal Finance for People Who Hate Spreadsheets
You don't need to become a spreadsheet wizard to get your money in order. Here's the starter pack for people who want financial clarity without the headache.
Task Managers I've Tried and What Actually Stuck
I've cycled through task managers like diet plans. Here's what I learned: the tool matters less than knowing what to capture, and most managers fail because they're built for people who don't exist.
Free Learning Platforms That Are Actually Good
Tired of education gatekeepers charging $500 for what you can learn free? These three platforms actually deliver - no fluff, no corporate buzzwords, just real learning.
Gift Guide: Tools and Subscriptions Worth Paying For
Skip the novelty socks. Here are tools and subscriptions that people actually use past January - tested by someone who cancels everything.