Alex Payne
Programmer and writer; was Twitter's API lead, co-authored Programming Scala and co-founded Simple.
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Bloom Uses
I've usually got iTunes or Last.fm playing, though lately I've been listening to Bloom play itself when I need to focus.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Dropbox Uses
We use Dropbox at Twitter to share documents, and we make pretty extensive use of Google Apps.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Isolator Uses
Speaking of focus, I use Isolator to get distractions out of the way.
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LaunchBar Uses
LaunchBar to get to what I need quickly and to keep my clipboard history accessible, Growl and HardwareGrowler to get visual notifications from software
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
TextExpander Uses
TextExpander to make emails go faster, LaunchBar to get to what I need quickly and to keep my clipboard history accessible
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Yep Uses
I keep a big library of PDFs (academic papers, presentations, books, &c.) in Yep.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
MacJournal Uses
I've recently started journaling, and I use MacJournal for that.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Things Uses
iCal syncs up to Google Calendar for scheduling, and Things keeps track of my tasks on both my MacBook and my iPhone.
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TextMate Uses
I write Scala and Ruby code in TextMate, run tests and such in Terminal, and answer hell of email with Gmail.
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Linksys WRT54GL Uses
My home network is tied together by a Linksys WRT54GL wireless router running the Tomato firmware.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Audioengine A5 Uses
I listen to Shure SE110MPA headphones on the go and Audioengine A5 speakers over an AirPort Express at home.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Shure SE110MPA Uses
I listen to Shure SE110MPA headphones on the go and Audioengine A5 speakers over an AirPort Express at home.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Backblaze Uses
I've also started backing up essential files with Backblaze.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
ReadyNAS NV+ Uses
I have a ReadyNAS NV+ at home with about 750 GB of expandable RAID storage.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02
Rain Design iLap Uses
I hook it up to a 30" Cinema Display when I'm at work, and I prop it up on Rain Design iLap when I'm at home.
usesthis.com 2009-01-02