Things I Like
Development Tools and Sites
ZZAP! 64 Magazine
Commodore 64 centric magazine.
BBEdit
The classic native Mac IDE. Support for multiple languages. 30 day evaluation is available.
IntelliJ IDEA
Heavy duty IDE for Enterprise Java and Web. Still my go to for Java development at my day job.
Beyond Compare
Diff and merge conflict tool for multiple platforms.
Tower
Great Git client for Mac and Windows. Free trial is available.
SQLPro Studio
Database client for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
Nova
Mac Code Editor. Great modern interface built native for the Mac.
Script Kit
Run scripts from your desktop to do anything.
iTerm2
Terminal replacement that is better in almost every way.
Hero Patterns
SVG patterns for use as web site backgrounds. I'm using one of these now.
Software, Services, Resources, and Hardware
SwiftBar
Free Menu bar utility to run scripts and create custom dynamic menu bar items.
Bunch
Free Utility to start and stop groups of applications. I have one for 'work' that starts all the apps I need and can close them when I'm done for the day.
Backblaze
Cloud based backup for personal or business.
Hazel
Rule based file processing for the Mac. Automatically clean folders, move files, tag files, etc...
Dropzone
Mac menu bar tool for moving and copying files to configurable locations.
Commander X16
Modern 8-Bit Computer.
The Future Was 8Bit
Old tech is new again.
Elgato Stream Deck
Extra buttons with little screens on them, and you can program them to do things.
SteerMouse
Much better mouse configuration utility than Logitech's horrible software.
Loopback
Audio routing for the Mac
Friends and Other Sites
Yaboiksar
Great friend and former co-worker. Also a fabulous artist.
Life Unfurled
Friend and former co-worker. Technology and sailing.
Wertsdb71
Friend and former co-worker. Music, entertainment, and art.
Frank Stull
My step-father. Motorcycle rides and events.
Fortified Universe
Friend and former co-worker. Music, art, and programming.
sirshannon
Friend and former co-worker. Photography.
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"The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect. So hard to earn, so easily burned" Rush - The Garden
"I turn sideways to the sun
keep my thoughts from everyone
It's a jungle, I'm a freak
Hear me talk, but never speak" New Order - World