Category
Productivity
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My Personal Single Pane of Glass Dashboard
A local-only dashboard for GitHub, calendar, Linear, Claude Code usage, and system stats on a second monitor. No build step, no database, no auth.
Productivity Pitfalls of Prolific Project Placements
Working 50% on two projects rarely means 50% productivity each - the hidden costs of context-switching compound fast.
Ruby
GitHub to OmniFocus Integration
Sync GitHub issues straight to OmniFocus with a simple Ruby script. Manage all your tasks from one place without juggling multiple to-do lists.
Tools
Updated JIRA to Omnifocus Integration
JIRA-OmniFocus sync went from 50 seconds to 2 with due date support and smarter task scanning.
Ruby
Jira to OmniFocus Integration
Two separate to-do systems create friction. A custom Ruby script bridges the gap between Jira and OmniFocus.
Tools
Tools and Processes
From email to code to server management, the right tools and processes transform work from stressful to sustainable.
Remote Work
Today
Working from Starbucks while onboarding new team members - remote flexibility combined with occasional change of scenery.
macOS
Siri Reminders flow into OmniFocus
Siri reminders flow directly into OmniFocus: ubiquitous task capture using voice commands instead of manual entry.
Tools
Getting ready for a new week!
New week reset: early mornings, daily runs, OmniFocus GTD system, focused content creation, and intentional living.
Tools
Making Search Keywords Easy
SortFix wraps Google results to surface related keywords you can add/remove to refine your search.
Tools
Safari RSS Feed Goodness
Safari's RSS "View All" feature is a game-changer for reading multiple feeds at once.
A Clean Fridge
Time blocking helped me finally tackle cleaning the fridge - a small win in managing life's never-ending household tasks.
Creativity
Getting Things Done Using Time Blocks
Time blocking helps organize GTD tasks, development work, and life projects that don't fit traditional management systems.
Tools
Pixily - Go Paperless!
Pixily mails your documents back as searchable PDFs after professional scanning - instant organization without buying equipment.
Email
SPAM Filtering
SpamAssassin plus Mail.app filters manage spam burden effectively - IMAP junk folder safeguards false positives.
Remote Work
Physical Workspace
Your home office is productivity's foundation - 8+ hours daily demands ergonomics, tech, and stress reduction.
Fitness
Lazy Sunday Morning
Lazy Sunday morning? Not quite - 9AM wake-up, 7 hours sleep, 500+ calories on the treadmill.
Lost Time and My Schedule
Lost sleep aside, here's a real look at how one architect actually spends 24 hours.