Reviews
Hands-on, independently scored reviews of the software and AI tools worth your time.
Capacities review: object-based notes for structured thinkers
Object-based notes that link like your brain does — a beautiful, generous PKM tool for individuals who can skip team collaboration.
Canva review: the design tool that made everyone a designer
The easiest way for anyone to make professional-looking graphics — vast templates and easy editing, if you accept a Pro paywall.
Zapier review: the automation glue that connects almost everything
The widest app-connection library in no-code automation — powerful and easy, but task-based pricing gets steep at scale.
Descript review: the transcript-first editor for podcasters and video creators
Descript edits audio and video by editing the transcript — fast for talk-led content, with caveats on performance and credits.
Linear review: the fastest issue tracker software teams love
The fastest, most focused issue tracker for software teams — superb in its lane, narrow outside it.
Raycast review: the keyboard-first launcher that swallowed your Mac's clutter
An in-depth look at Raycast, the fast keyboard-first Mac launcher — free tier, Pro and AI pricing, Windows beta status and who should pay.
Todoist review: the task manager that gets out of your way
The fastest, most polished personal task manager — brilliant for individuals, thin for complex project management.
Grammarly review: is a dedicated writing assistant still worth paying for in the AI era?
The most polished always-on writing assistant — but general AI now overlaps enough that the paid tier only suits heavy daily writers.
Notion review: the all-in-one workspace, and whether it's worth paying for
The most flexible all-in-one workspace going — brilliant once it clicks, but mind the learning curve and AI credit costs.
Obsidian review: the note-taking app you actually own
Own your notes as local Markdown — the most powerful personal knowledge base going, if you'll invest the setup time.
Perplexity review: is the Pro plan worth paying for?
A fast, citation-first answer engine — brilliant for research, but citations prove a source exists, not that it's right.