TOOLS GUIDES
The software I actually use every day to run an agency, build products, and ship content at scale. Updated when something earns or loses its place.
The tools I actually use in 2026: a working dock
The 12 to 15 tools that earn permanent slots on my dock: editor, AI assistants, project management, terminal, hosting, design. Updated quarterly.
Five apps on my dock in 2026
The five apps on my dock in May 2026, ranked by how much I would pay to keep them. Updated quarterly.
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- Atom vs Namelix vs Shopify business name generator: which one actually checks trademarks?
- Why most business name generators set you up for an expensive cease-and-desist letter
- AI dev tools in 2026: Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot, Aider, which one for which engineer