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Uses (January 2026)

A few updates to my Uses page:

Software: I switched from Cursor to Zed. Zed is fast, native, and the editing experience is snappier. I've also been using Conductor to run coding agents in parallel, which has been a game-changer for working across multiple tasks at once.

Miscellaneous: Three new additions:

  • Bronson tees. Bronson is a Chinese workwear company that I suspect will, in due time, fold. In the meantime, there is no better value for your dollar if you want extremely high-quality tees.
  • Magic Sleeve. A silly workmat that seems gratuitous until you travel with it.
  • Encased MagSafe mount. I throw these everywhere as an easy way to mount your phone: one next to the squat rack, one in the living room for FaceTiming with Apple TV, one in the kitchen for keeping a recipe on Mela handy.

About the Author

I'm Justin Duke — a software engineer, writer, and founder. I currently work as the CEO of Buttondown, the best way to start and grow your newsletter, and as a partner at Third South Capital.

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