Best Tools for Power Users in 2026

Relying on default operating system tools limits your workflow speed. Here are the tools I install immediately on a fresh machine.

1. PowerToys (Windows): Specifically for FancyZones (superior window management) and PowerToys Run (Spotlight for Windows).
2. Raycast (macOS): Simply the best launcher to ever exist. Deeply integrated with extensions for GitHub, Jira, and local scripts.
3. Obsidian: Local-first, markdown-based knowledge management. Your brain, mapped as a graph.
4. Espanso: Open-source, cross-platform text expander. Stop typing your email signature or common git commands.