Uses This

Last Updated: 11 August 2022

Inspired by Uses This & Manas Saloi, the tools, services, and techniques I’m using to get things done and be productive.

Rahul Parwal

Hardware

• ASUS TUF FX705DT-AU028T: My personal computer
• Apple iPhone SE: My Phone
• Logitech MX Master 3S: The king of computer mouses 😍
• Dell 27-Inch Gaming Monitor S2721DGF: My primary monitor, Worth the price.
• Green Soul Monster Ergonomic Chair: I have forgotten what back pain feels like 🙂
• Apple Watch 3: My Step, Time, and Sleep Tracker
• Mi Band Silicone Strap Band Bracelet: It’s durable and worth the price.
• Digitek Professional (12-inch) LED Ring Light: Good light, I am still figuring out the right position for it.
• Laptop Convertible Office Side Bag: I use this to carry my laptop, water bottles, and other stuff from office to home.
• Logitech C310 Digital HD Webcam: This is 100x better than my laptop’s built-in camera. If you want to buy now, go for the 1080p version.
• Height Adjustable Foldable Portable Laptop Table: I use this when I am sick and have to do some work from bed.
• iVoltaa Ethernet Cable: I am an Ethernet Guy. I avoid using WiFi in my office.
• Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning Cable: Premium Quality
• Amazon Basics Lightning to USB Cable: This is a 4 feet cable. Useful if you don’t have a charging point near your bed.
• Wacom Intuos Digital Graphics Pen: Yet to use the full power of this. Purchased out of fascination. My touch typing habit restricts me from using this much.
• Cosmic Byte Mechanical Keyboard: I love this one. Recommended for beginners.
• Logitech B170 Wireless Mouse: My old mouse 🙂
• Bose SoundLink Speaker: This is wireless in nature. Go for it if you want a premium sound experience.
• Blue Snowball iCE Plug ‘n Play USB Microphone: Worth the price. It has improved my recording audio quality.
• Techblaze Professional Double Layer Mic Studio Pop Filter: Useful for clearing out air and other irregular sounds.
• Portronics 4 Ports USB Hub: Helps me to group all the USB ports from all the above gadgets into one USB port.

Software

• XMind 2024: Favourite Mindmapping Tool
• TestCompass: Awesome model-based testing tool for serious testers
• AI Camp: Platform for power AI users who like to build their own assistants, prompt libraries, and define custom usecases.
• ZoomIt: Zoom, present, annotate, and showcase your awesomeness.
• 7Zip: Unzipping & Zipping Tool
• Audacity: For editing, and enhancing an audio recording
• AutoHotKey: Text Expander & Scripting Tool for Windows
• Dropbox: Data at my fingertips
• Everything: Helps my search for anything on my PC quickly
• Microsoft Edge: More powerful than Google Chrome. I am using it for the last 1 year now.
• Krisp: Tool for removing noise from calls
• Telegram & Slack Desktop App: For chatting in the communities.
• Canva Desktop App: For things around content posters, flyers, design ideas, etc.
• Clipchamp: For Video Editing, Recording, & Captioning.

There are other small browser extension tools that I use. You can find it here: My Personalized Toolkit (Desktop Installable)