Daniel Marcinkowski — Blog

My current running shoe rotation as of summer 2026.

How I'm using Codex to help me stay on track with my marathon training.

A personal reset on attention, technology, AI, social media, creativity, and building healthier boundaries with the devices I use every day.

How studying Business Information Systems, returning to work, and using AI every day are changing how I think about my career.

A practical list of the student discounts, free plans, and education offers I have found most useful since going back to university.

Inside the Notion dashboard that runs my university life — six databases, one connected system.

After 10 years in tech, I went back to school at 28.

Ten years after I decided to pursue a career in marketing over higher education, I'm going to the university for the first time in my life

Lack of intentionality is one of my biggest ADHD struggles.

I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult almost two years ago.

My journey from a couch potato to a fitness addict.

I'm pretty sure my life would be a huge mess if it wasn't for Things 3 — one of the most beautiful to-do list apps out there.

My reflections on a decade of working in marketing in the tech industry with no college degree.

After using Apple Fitness+ for more than a year now, I can't see myself giving it up anytime soon.

Turning 64 GB of storage from a limitation into an opportunity to create a focused productivity device.

The Internet is a pretty bad place for people with ADHD.

Following a good amount of tweaking, Raycast has permanently replaced Spotlight on my Mac.

Despite its limitations, Apple Notes has been the core part of my productivity system, and Forever ✱ Notes framework takes is to another level.

The second generation of Meta's smart glasses is clearly a success.

Not all screen time is bad, and Opal helps me focus on things that matter while battling my ADHD-caused urges.

Long story short: I'm leaving Medium for my own blog and I'm hitting a reset button on my social media presence.

What's new on my iPhone Home Screen in 2025

How I keep all my cables and chargers neatly organized while I travel.

A sling bag that *perfectly* fits my needs.

Triggering Apple HomeKit automations with an Android phone?

The state of my iPhone homescreen for 2022.

Getting the most out of the new Focus modes.

Turns out that Sony makes great TVs for Apple nerds like me.

How my iPhone homescreen has changed following the introduction of widgets in iOS 14.

Featuring AirBuddy, NoiseBuddy, 1Blocker, iTranslate, Karabiner-Elements, and more.

How I brew speciality coffee at home.

A smartphone in bedroom is a no-no.

What apps I keep on my iPhone's homescreen.

Diving deep into smart home automation with Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi.

My smart home setup, featuring IKEA Trådfri and Symfonisk, tado°, and Homebridge.

Apple's music streaming service continues to get better.

The MacBook Air I needed and got.

The huggable speaker from Apple.

How I use my iPhone more efficiently.

A few simple ways to keep your iPhone notifications more manageable.