Weather you are a carpenter, a chef, or a graphic designer, everyone has different tools that they use to work with. Here is a list of what I use / find to be helpful in what I do in my daily work routine. (In No Particular Order)

Web Development:

• WordPress (CMS/Platform)
• Coda (development)
• Versions (for SVN communication)
• Parallels (for browser testing)
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (graphics)
• Firebug (for css debugging)
• Typekit (for webfonts)
• Linotype Font Explorer (for computer fonts)
• Lighthouse (for bug tracking)
• Beanstalk (for external SVN repositories)
• Harvest (for time tracking)

Communication:

• Thunderbird (work email)
• Skype (conversations with peers)
• Colloqy (for IRC Chanel group discussions)
• Cloud App (for screen shot and layout sharing)
• Skitch (for quick image references)

Other:

• Rdio (for music)
• Airfoil (for air-tunes synchronization)
• Keynote (for presentations)

What are some of the tools you use? Would love to hear about what you find to be useful and helpful no matter what the function. :)