My software stack evolves frequently as I experiment with new apps. Here’s my current setup:
Utter (Free) ✨✨✨
AI Powered voice-to-text that I run locally with NVidia Parakeet + Apple Intelligence for cleanup. No lag, since it’s run all locally. Completely changed how I use my computer and write. In fact, I’m writing this using Utter right now :)
Raycast (Free) ✨✨
A collection of powerful productivity tools all within an extendable launcher. Replaced Spotlight + PastePal from before. Do take some time to configure this: I have custom shortcuts for snippets copy and paste search Spotify and more.
Things ($49/forever) ✨
Honestly, Apple Reminders does a great job at a to-do list. However, I’m a sucker for a clean user interface and extensibility that Things offers. I feel like I can design my life around my to-do list instead of the other way around.
Markedit (Free) ✨
MarkEdit is a free Markdown editor, for macOS. It’s just like TextEdit on Mac but dedicated to Markdown. Since I now need to edit Markdown files a lot more to write skills for Claude, a dedicated Markdown app has become necessary
Granola (Free) ✨✨
AI powered note-taking tool that works amazing. I was using it a lot more when it was completely free but now it costs $14/month. I am exploring local alternatives which do exist but nothing that works as good as Granola yet
Switch (Free) ✨✨✨
⌘‑Tab that acts like Alt-Tab in Windows. Minor but great quality of life improvement
Castly (Free) ✨✨
Loom alternative that is free and local. I use it to give quick feedbacks to my team while sharing screen
What I continue using from my 2025 Stack:
Superhuman ($30/mo) ✨✨✨
Superhuman is my go-to email client. It's fast… really fast. Clean interface, intuitive shortcuts, built in AI features and email tracking covers everything I need to go through hundreds of emails every day. Going through all my emails to inbox zero takes a quarter of the usual time, and makes working fun.
Worth it if you are living out of your inbox like me.
Alternatives: Simplehuman (free), Simplify Gmail ($3/mo)
Dashlane ($3.30/mo) ✨✨✨
Never use the same password in more than one site. Dashlane generates strong passwords, autofills credentials and OTPs across all devices, and stores Passkeys (I never want to get ecosystem locked by giving Apple all my password/passkeys).
100% worth the cost of a small coffee per month.
Note: always turn off SMS 2FA in every site. Sim swap attacks are surprisingly accessible.
NordVPN ($90 for 2 years) ✨✨
How one can live in Bangladesh without VPN is beyond me. Unlock accesses to websites and remove yourself from prying eyes. Always on VPN.
Alternatives: Surfshark ($60 for 2 years)
PDF Expert ($140, one-time payment) ✨
Yes, I am one of those guys who pay for PDF Softwares. But if you have to deal with as many PDFs as I do - PDF Expert is excellent. I like editing any PDF files easily (which reduces going back to Docs to make edits and exporting again…) and thus save time.
zCal (Free) ✨✨✨
Free calendly alternative that can support multiple links and multiple calendar accounts. Notion calendar still doesn’t have reusable scheduling links.
Notion Calendar (formerly Cron) (Free) ✨✨✨
Finally, for scheduling, I rely on Cron (Notion Calendar is such a bad name). Again - keyboard shortcuts, speed, simple workflows make it the superhuman for calendars. The time travel feature is such a killer for scheduling meetings before I travel, and the join from menu bar widget is so very helpful.
Cloudflare (Free) ✨✨✨
I manage all my personal websites through Cloudflare. Free unlimited email forwarding + workers help convert any Notion page to a website (makes easy to use landing pages like istomorrowhartal.com). Super simple and fast to use DNS management!
Franz (Free) ✨✨
Managing WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Messenger etc etc as separate apps takes a lot of mental toll. Too many messaging apps! This consolidates all of them into one window.
Hevy (Free or $80/lifetime) ✨✨✨
Workout tracker and planner. Easy to make routines and track progress.
Related, I get my routines from BuiltWithScience
Airalo ✨
e-Sim for iPhone so I can have cheap data on demand wherever I travel. Essential and easy to use for frequent travellers. The pricing of these eSims turn out to be the same or cheaper as you would buy from the airport (I checked).
Referral code that get’s you $3: HUSSAI6543
Daylio ($20/year) ✨✨✨
Been using this for the last 5 years to act as my mini-diary and mood tracker. It’s my minimum viable journal. Only tool I have been paying for 5 consecutive years.
Rabby Wallet (Free) ✨✨✨
The best wallet for all EVM chains. Smooth multi-chain experience and improved secruity as they do a pre-sign check. Makes it easy to manage multiple wallets as well.
Referral code: ELIUS
Alternative: Zerion Wallet for iOS/Android
Headspace ($70/annually)
My go-to meditation app. Andy Puddicombe’s voice always calms me down.
Here’s a hack: if you email their support@, they will more often than not give you a 40% discount. Just ask :)
What has been removed from my 2025 Stack:
Arc was replaced by Google Chrome, as Arc has been discontinued and Google Chrome now has a sidebar for Tabs. Not exactly the same things, but comes close.
PastePal/Paste has been replaced by Raycast.
SideDrive has been removed because I don’t use it enough.
Figma has been removed since I don’t use it enough.