September 11, 2026 · Tools & Apps
Stocked Products: The Tools I Can't Live Without
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As a software developer, I've come to rely on a carefully curated set of tools that have become integral to my daily workflow. Some are essential for my professional projects, while others simply make life easier. Today, I want to share the products I keep coming back to — the ones that have earned a permanent spot in my toolkit.
Figma
For me, Figma is simply indispensable. Everything starts here. It helps me organize and structure projects from the very beginning, allowing me to create initial mockups and, over time, develop a genuine feel for what the finished product will look like. The way it helps me structure everything is invaluable, and I genuinely enjoy working with it. It's my absolute favorite tool for graphic design — and not just for project work. I also use it for general graphic tasks, whether I need to adjust a background image, tweak a color, or handle any other visual design needs.
Dropover
Dropover is a macOS application that has become extremely helpful when I need to move elements via drag and drop. Think of it as an enhanced clipboard — a temporary holding space that works remarkably well and makes me significantly faster. Especially when I need to place elements somewhere else, it has saved me countless times.
Mail.tm
There are countless websites that require registration before you can use them. With sites like these, I'm particularly cautious and try to avoid sharing my personal email address whenever possible. That's where Mail.tm comes in. It provides temporary email addresses, helping me protect my identity while still being able to test a project. I also use it when creating user accounts for my own projects — for instance, when I need to test with demo users.
Spotify
I actually switch streaming services fairly often — from Deezer to Apple Music — but I always find my way back to Spotify. I believe this is particularly important for software developers: the ability to consistently focus on what matters. There are countless playlists that help me concentrate quickly. Maybe it's just in my head, but it genuinely helps me feel comfortable and stay focused on the essentials. I'm an active Pro subscriber, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Beeper
We're constantly flooded with messages from a multitude of sources, and I absolutely hate having a separate app for every single service. Beeper solves this by bundling all my social media channels and messaging services into one single app. Sure, I can't use every feature of each individual app to its fullest extent, but I find it incredibly convenient. Communication is reduced to one platform, and I no longer have to log in everywhere just to check if I have any new messages. As a result, I've deleted all the other apps and now use only Beeper for communication across all my devices.
Browserling
Browserling is a tool I use incredibly frequently to test websites — or at least their properties. It's immensely helpful when I don't want to test on my own platform. For testing across different browsers, it's a simple and fast method to verify how websites behave.