People keep asking me “Mr. Pixels, what’s your tech stack?” like it’s some sacred scroll hidden under the WiscNet HQ attic floorboards. So I’m just gonna say it out loud, with confidence, caffeine, and absolutely zero humility. This is the Mr. Pixels Get-Stuff-Done Stack™, and yes, it slaps.

  1. MacBook Pro - Laptop - Primary daily driver; reliable performance for video, audio, and strategy work.

  2. Obsidian - Writing / Notes - Long-term thinking, linked notes, and personal knowledge base.

  3. ChatGPT - Text & AI Image Generation - Ideation partner, drafting, synthesis, and structured thinking.

  4. ElevenLabs - Text to Speech - High-quality voice generation for narration and experimentation.

  5. CleanShot X - Screen Capture - Precise screenshots and quick visual communication.

  6. Willow Voice - Speech to Text - Low-friction dictation for capturing thoughts quickly.

  7. Audio Hijack - Audio Recording - Flexible audio routing and recording for experiments and capture.

  8. Fission - Audio Editing - Fast, lossless audio trimming and cleanup.

  9. Mela - Recipes - Calm, lightweight recipe management that doesn’t fight you.

  10. OmniFocus - Tasks - Trusted task system for complex, multi-layered work.

  11. Spotify - Music - Background focus, discovery, and mood setting.

  12. Overcast - Podcasts - Thoughtful podcast listening with smart speed controls.

  13. Text Replacement (macOS) - Text Expansion - Small automations that save time dozens of times a day.

  14. YouTube - Video Hosting - Learning, reference, and occasional publishing.

  15. Final Cut Pro - Video Editing - Fast, local-first video editing without subscriptions.

  16. Milwaukee Packout - Facilitation / Emotional Support - Mobile organization that brings order (and comfort) to chaos.

  17. MOO Print - Print - High-quality print for cards, stickers, and experiments.

  18. Sticker Mule - Stickers - Quick-turn, durable stickers for ideas made physical.

  19. Adobe Illustrator - Image Manipulation - Vector work and precise visual composition.

  20. Farming Simulator 25 - Farming Simulation - Slow, systems-based play as a form of decompression.

  21. iRacing - Car Racing Simulation - Serious simulation for focus, flow, and skill-building.

  22. TRAK RACER - Racing Rigs - Physical immersion that supports sim racing as a practice.

  23. Tom Bihn & Timbuk2 - Bags - Thoughtfully designed bags that respect systems and carry habits.