Chad Fowler

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  • Disliked Windows Surface 31 Jan 2013

    I have a MacBook Air 11", MacBook Air 13", MacBook Pro 15", Mac Pro, Chromebook, iPad Mini, 24" iMac, hideous HP laptop running Ubuntu, iPhone 4s, Nexus 7, and a Windows Surface with the terrible non-clicky keyboard cover.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Liked Counter-Strike 31 Jan 2013

    The last important piece of software I use is Counter-Strike. I've been playing Counter-Strike for well over 25% of my life now. These days I specifically play a modification of the game called Gun Game. It's ridiculous and mindless. The reason I play it, and the reason I say I "use" Counter-Strike is that you can get in 5 minutes of stress relief with Gun Game without having to commit to playing for 30 minutes or an hour. Each round lasts only around 5 minutes, you have fun, then you get back to being productive.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Liked Vimeo 31 Jan 2013

    Increasingly, I've been using Vimeo for watching videos. This may seem like a strange thing to list here because it's technically just a site you browse as opposed to "use". But have you seen the "watch later" feature? You can sign in, mark videos to watch later, and then watch them on your tablet or Apple TV.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Disliked Pro Tools 31 Jan 2013

    I used to use Pro Tools, but I felt like I was in the 90s and it crashed a lot.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Loved Logic 31 Jan 2013

    It's hard to learn, but Logic is a beautiful piece of software. It's also hard to learn how to record using real studio equipment, so it should be no surprise that learning how to record with professional quality music software is difficult.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Uses Adium 31 Jan 2013

    I use Adium for instant messaging, which means if I'm not on a Mac you can't talk to me (unless you are in the same room as me).

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Uses Vim 31 Jan 2013

    For editing text, I use vim. Again, I'm not really a power user of vim. I'm a very proficient vi user that probably still thinks of vim as new-fangled.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Liked Wunderlist 31 Jan 2013

    I manage my ever-running list of stuff to do, think about, learn, etc. in Wunderlist, which I can run on every one of the ridiculous array of hardware devices I mentioned before.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Uses MOTU Ultralite 31 Jan 2013

    For music recording and the rare podcast interview, I use a MOTU Ultralite. I have a variety of professional quality microphones.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Liked Brian May signature model 31 Jan 2013

    I play guitar a lot too, and recently got myself a Brian May signature model. Brian May was the guitarist for Queen. He's really good but not my cup of tea specifically. That makes it weird to have a Brian May signature guitar. People say, "Oh are you a big Queen fan?". Nope. It's just a good guitar.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Liked Yamaha Custom Alto Saxophone 31 Jan 2013

    For music I play a Yamaha Custom Alto Saxophone from the early 90s. This is about as uncool as you can possibly get when it comes to pro-level saxophones, but the damn things just sounds good.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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  • Loved Apple TV 31 Jan 2013

    Lately, my wife and I have started carrying an Apple TV for long trips as well. We have two in the house. We love these little devices. Perfect for watching TV and movies while tired and bored in a hotel room.

    usesthis.com 31 Jan 2013

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