With multi-key combinations on your keyboard, you can quickly execute common tasks like pasting emails, addresses, or opening common applications. Additionally, you can pull up text Snippets with a keyboard shortcut to get a popup with a searchable database of reusable text for rapid insertion. I use BetterTouchTool for keyboard shortcuts and Rocket Typist for text snippets.

Raycast is a powerful launcher app that lets you initiate 100s of commands. It's much better than Spotlight and has has a community store with hundreds of extensions. I highly recommend it.

A window manager lets you quickly resize and reposition application windows side by side. These are very useful when working between apps. Rectangle is a good one.

It's worth getting 2 high quality screens or 1 wide angle one. You productivity doubles when you can properly see multiple windows at the same time. It's a must especially if you spend hours looking at screens every day.

QSpace lets you open up to four Finder windows at the same in a single pane making it easy to work with multiple folders simultaneously.

Clipboard managers remember the history of previously copied items. They let you quickly reuse previously copied text instead of flipping back and forth between documents. It's even more relevant now when using AI tools. Raycast offers this functionality natively.

TextSniper lets you to capture and extract text from any part of your screen even if it's an image or video.

Mac doesn't support scaling on 2.7k resolution monitors. This means you'll have blurry text. With BetterDisplay you can add non-standard resolutions and make it look sharp. It also helps you quickly adjust common display settings like resolution, brightness and night shift on your monitors.

Working on a bright screen in a dark room tires your eyes. A monitor light bar is a long thin lamp that attaches to the top of your display and lights up your desk area without shining on the screen or into your eyes. It's much better to work with one in low-light conditions.

Our phones are full of apps designed to capture our attention. Most of the time we open them out of sheer habit. Use an app like Opal to block distracting apps during specific times. Don't rely on your willpower for this, you will fail.

We often come across interesting articles, videos, or websites that we don't have time to fully engage with in the moment. Use a read later app to save your finds in one accessible place. The next time you want to read you know where to find them. I find Instapaper to be the best in this category. It has great offline support.

Store important files and documents you may need in the cloud to make them accessible from anywhere. Make sure to encrypt files locally before uploading them using Cryptomator (see security section). Saving them online also protects your data if you lose or damage your device.

An Apple Watch helps you use your phone less. It gives you quick access to certain apps, information and shortcuts. Using Siri on the watch is also a good to way to avoid having to look at the screen completely.

Password managers remember all accounts and passwords you create. You save a lot of time by autofilling login details. They're available on all your devices. You can use them to generate unique passwords for important accounts and use them to manage your 2FA Two Factor Authentication codes. You also get the added benefit of easily being able to share selected passwords with your partner for joint accounts.

Online ads and invisible tracking scripts track all your online activity across sites and slow down browsing. Installing an adblocking extension like uBlock Origin solves that and lets you see more organic search results.

Storing files in the cloud is really convenient but not private. Use Cryptomator, a simple, open-source tool, to encrypt your fileslocally on your computer before you uploading them. Even if someone gains access to your cloud storage, they won't be able to access your files without the encryption password. Just be mindful that if you lose that password, there is no way to access that data anymore.

AirTags help you keep track of your stuff in real-time. When you travel, attach them to your bags and luggage to quickly find them if misplaced or stolen.

Little Snitch is a Mac firewall that allows you to control what apps are connecting to the internet. It lets you monitor what apps are silently sending data to advertisers and analytics companies without your knowledge.

This is the most worthwhile investment. Set up WiFi controlled plugs, colored light bulbs, and automated curtain rods to control them from your phone. You can change the color and brightness of your light bulbs to change the mood of a room. You can set your curtains to automatically open and close. With a few upgrades you can really make your home "smart". And you can set up scenes to automatically do multiple changes at the same time.

Invest in high-quality AirPlay speakers and TV. It makes it so much easier to play music or stream videos.

I love robot vacuums. They clean your floors and get rid of dust without you having to do anything. They map your house so you can configure exactly what you need to clean. Some models can also mop the floors and empty their own dustbins.

Install motion-controlled night lights in hallways and bathrooms. If you need to move at night, you don't have to turn on the light or use your phone flashlight.