Tools

The perfect app for every job

Here you will find an overview of all the software, apps and tools I use to write, program, analyze, design and work.

Small side note: Some of the links below are so-called affiliate links. This means that if you buy something through that link, I will receive a small compensation at no extra cost to you and without the price changing. It’s a great way to support Rockets are cool.

General things

Browsing, surfing, you name it

Dropbox – Everyone needs cloud storage, right?

Google Chrome – Still the best browser out there. Although Arc is doing a real good job.

MacBook Pro – I like Apple products

iPhone – Did I mention I loved Apple?

Gmail – Still the best email service

1password – It is impossible to remember your password for all sites and accounts, which is why a password manager is a must. 1password works best for me.

NordVPN – I can’t work and live without a VPN, and NordVPN is the best in my opinion. ¹

NetNewsWire – Just a decent RSS reader that does what it should do

Malwarebytes – For me the best way to protect myself from suffering Malware and other digital discomfort.

Data Science

Software, libraries and models I use

Python – High-level, general-purpose programming language

SQL – Language used to manage data, especially in a relational database management system

Microsoft Excel – Spreadsheet for simple calculations

Numpy – Python library for large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices

Pandas – Python library for data manipulation and analysis

Beautiful Soup – Python package for parsing HTML and XML documents (webscraping)

Pytorch – a machine learning library, used for applications such as computer vision and natural language processing

Docker – virtualisation product to deliver software in containers

ChatGPT – a chatbot and virtual assistant developed by OpenAI

TensorFlow – a free and open-source software library for machine learning and artificial intelligence

Hardware

The physical stuff

Apple MacBook Pro – 2023 version with M2 chip

SAMSUNG Curved Computer Monitor – I have 2 of them

iQunix A80 Gaming Keyboard – I really like it that you have to push the buttons

Razer Barracuda – My headset

Logitech MX Master 3S – I love this mouse!

Grovemade Desk Shelf – So beautiful made

YouTube and Film gear

Everything I need to film and edit

iPhone 14 – For b-rolls and as a camera for on the go

Canon 90D – A bit expensive, but well worth it

Neewer Softbox set – Good lighting for a reasonable price

Rode microphon e – Perfect for hand-held filming

Neewer handheld system – Completely unnecessary, but I thought it was so cool

Simple tripod – Good stand for my iPhone

Clapboard – A bit of a nerdy thing

Adobe Premier Pro – The best editing software you can find

Depositphotos – when I need a good photo

Productivity

To work effectively

Fantastical – Finally a calendar that works exactly the way my head works. And it still looks nice too. ²

Raycast – Such a typical tool of which you do not see the value at first, but once you use it properly you can no longer do without it

Things 3 – The best todo app you will ever buy

Leuchtturm 1917 – For all handwritten notes and the occasional Bullet Journaling

CleanMyMac – For the necessary spring cleaning of your Mac

Notion – My new favorite tool when it comes to taking digital notes and building a personal knowledge system

Cardhop – A nice address book for the Mac. From the makers of Fantastical

Web development

Tools to create websites

If you’re curious about all the tools I use to make this website, please check the tools stack page.

Education

You are never too old to learn

365datascience – Great courses on learning data analytics and data science

Skillshare – Great courses for almost any subject. I have already learned a lot and can highly recommend it. You get a whopping 30% discount if you sign up now via this link.

Khan Academy – Where would I be without the Khan Academy?

Brilliant – A fun and interactive way to learn math or data science

Storytel – I love to listen to a good book while traveling. ³