Below are a collection of tools, sites, and apps that have actually helped me learn, stay organised, or just have fun experimenting with things. I hope you find these helpful!
Programming & Tech
- FreeCodeCamp – project-led learning website
- TryHackMe – interactive CTF-style labs and learning pathways to learn about cyber security and some fun ethical hacking
Maths
- 3Blue1Brown – YT Channel run by Grant Sanderson that explains groovy topics using Manim animations!
- Numberphile – another awesome YT channel featuring lots of mathematicians discussing fun and interesting topics (usually using the famous ‘numberphile brown paper)
- Overleaf – online LaTeX editor!
AI & Productivity
- ChatGPT – no, it doesn’t do the work for me, but it helps me plan my work
- Notion – where I track all my life projects and experiments and set deadlines so that I don’t burn out mid-week..
- Obsidian – very good visual mind-mapping/note-taking system
- Atoms to Astronauts notebooks and planners – Use the code MATHSRANT10 to get a 10% off your purchase!
This list will probably grow as I keep finding new things. Check back later for updates!