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Black Friday 2026 – What's on your wishlist?

Black Friday is about five weeks away, and every year I promise myself I'll stop buying tools on impulse and only pick up the ones I actually need. Every year I end up with at least one license I never open again. So this year I'm planning ahead and wondering what everyone else has their eye on. What's on my list: TablePlus . I'm still using the free version, and the tab limit is starting to…

Black Friday approaches in just five weeks, and I find myself making a promise to myself each year to avoid impulse tool purchases. However, history tells me I'll inevitably acquire at least one license that I never open. This year, I'm taking a proactive approach and considering what others may be eyeing for the big day. My personal wishlist includes TablePlus, as my free version's tab limit is becoming restrictive.

CleanShot X is also on my list, as I rely heavily on screenshots for documentation and troubleshooting. Swish is another app I'm considering, thanks to its visually appealing window snapping feature through trackpad gestures. Raycast Pro is on my radar for its AI capabilities and cloud sync feature, now that it has replaced Spotlight for me.

ElevenLabs and Riverside are two services I'm eyeing for my budding podcast and screencast recording endeavors. I'm particularly interested in Riverside's superior recording quality, which justifies the investment. Lastly, I'm considering a Laracasts yearly subscription, which tends to be the most affordable option around Black Friday.

This year, I'm particularly eager to delve into testing. I'm curious to hear what tools, courses, or services you're planning to purchase on Black Friday. Have any purchases from previous years provided exceptional value? Conversely, is there a Black Friday bargain you bought that you've never utilized? Share your lists in the comments.

If you're aware of a product that typically receives a favorable Black Friday deal, please mention it so others can plan their purchases ahead of time. I operate blackfridaydeals.dev, a platform where I compile dev tool Black Friday deals annually, so your comments may likely be featured there as well.

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