This is just a list of the software products I use
Begin interactive coding for free with courses in multiple languages, offering a fun learning experience enhanced by community support and optional pro features.
learnt java here. the code checking algo is a bit daft, but apart from that its a great platform to learn.
Grammarly’s Mobile Keyboard is the personal editor you can take with you wherever you go. With hundreds of checks and features and seamless integration, Grammarly helps you type with ease in any app. Whether you’re sending an urgent email, important LinkedIn message, or...
ehhh just use it to spell check documents and other important stuff. daily GBoard. this one is too laggy.
Offers real-time grammar checks, generative AI drafting, and comprehensive feedback on clarity, tone, and style for confident and polished writing.
ehhh just use it to spell check documents and other important stuff. use OnlyOffice and gedit normally.
Translate instantly across 100+ languages with real-time input, voice on mobile, and offline options. Free with Google integration.
use it just for the sake of using the entire google ecosystem lol. probably gonna move away from it when i switch to FOSS big time.
Send links, files, photos, lists, and notes instantly between devices, mirror phone notifications to desktop, and access clipboard syncing with advanced plans.
really good alternative to microsoft's your phone. I could use GSConnect i guess? idk. this one is pretty good and reliable. might continue using.
Highly customizable Android home screen replacement with color and icon themes, scrollable docks, custom app drawer, widgets, gestures, and backup options.
honestly the perfect launcher for me. another rare app i paid money for. got the pro version. its really good. proprietary sure, but its worth it. give it a shot.
Free content, multilingual online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers through a model of open collaboration, using a wiki-based editing system.
this is the next best thing after khan academy
X-plore is a file manager for mobile phones, with wide range of functions on the file system of your mobile device.
good file manager for tinkering and technical stuff. unintuitive and stupid for daily/normal use otherwise.
Google Lens lets you search what you see, get things done faster, and understand the world around you—using just your camera or a photo.
its pretty good. a bit laggy but good. proprietary and data stealing tho
Web-based Git hosting service facilitating collaboration, with features like issue tracking, social networking, and wikis for project management.
its a good option. again, proprietary but meh its kinda the industry standard
A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions.
one of the best ways to interact with people. love it.
Multifunctional cross-device tool captures ideas, lists, voice/photo notes. Features color coding, geo-fencing, checklists, and cloud sync.
use it just for the sake of using the entire google ecosystem lol. probably gonna move away from it when i switch to FOSS big time.
Task manager with sync, reminders, recurring tasks, list sharing, color-coded organization, suggestions, subtasks, daily planning, notes, and GTD support.
it looks really good and is really nice but ill probably move away when i make the foss switch.
Cloud service for file storage and sync, integrated with Google Docs suite, facilitating collaboration and offering scalable storage solutions.
lol I abuse google drive's 15 gb free storage I have like 10 google accounts solely for diffuse and for storing my photos.
Easily control Chromecast and Google Home devices, manage settings, sync with smart devices, and discover new features with this comprehensive tool.
use it just for the sake of using the entire google ecosystem lol. probably gonna move away from it when i switch to FOSS big time.
“What's this song?”
Sound Search for Google Play is a widget that can help you recognize music and songs playing around you. Sound Search for Google Play is available in the United States on devices running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and higher.
Use Sound Search for G.
use it just for the sake of using the entire google ecosystem lol. probably gonna move away from it when i switch to FOSS big time.
Vanced is a modded version of YouTube with many features such as adblocking, background playback, PiP mode and several other customizable ones.
awesome option to watch youtube without ads and stupid premium banners etc. hopefully google wont yeet it out of existence.
Free messaging without SMS fees, web sync, and multimedia sharing, supporting group and video chats, available on iPhone, Android, and desktop.
blechblechblechblech. have to use it because its the social standard. hate it apart from that.
Navigate efficiently with real-time traffic updates, turn-by-turn GPS, panoramic street views, and comprehensive route planning for multiple platforms.
its really good and kinda compelling. might keep it after my switch. its just way too polished and refined, and reliable. its a crucial application too.
Never miss a moment with Google Camera, and take fantastic pictures using features such as Portrait and Night Sight.
i currently use trCamera with my curtana. pretty good as a primary shooter app.
the perfect app for tinkering and manual shots.
A music player that connects to your cloud/distributed storage, in the form of a static, serverless, web application.
A definite consideration if you have local music files and you're tired of manual syncing of music. a beta tester since last year. works quite well for a solo hobby project.
Cloud storage offering 15 GB free space, automatic album and duplicate organization, AI editing, cross-platform sharing, and secure backups.
its syncing facility and other features are really good. might keep it after the switch. idk im confused. its a lot of data google is siphoning tho.
use it just for the sake of using the entire google ecosystem lol. probably gonna move away from it soon
Trims, enhances, and straightens scanned documents or whiteboards, exports to PDF, Word, or PowerPoint, supports text extraction, and saves to cloud storage.
does the job during mission critical moments. proprietary but idts ill replace it.
Google News organizes what’s happening in the world to help you learn more about the stories that matter to you.
use it just for the sake of using the entire google ecosystem lol. probably gonna move away from it soon
A social news website where content shared by users is voted on, organized into 'subreddits,' and can appear on the front page amid diverse topics.
its a really good niche platform
Strava makes fitness tracking social. We house your entire active journey in one spot – and you get to share it with friends.
awesome to track fitness. probably wont stop using it
Google Fit is a health-tracking platform developed by Google for the Android operating system. It is a single set of APIs that blends data from multiple apps and devices. Google Fit uses sensors in a user's activity tracker or mobile device to record physical fitness...
ugh i love this app so much i dont want to stop using it but the amount of data i give ughughugh
Zepp Life tracks your activity, analyzes sleep, and evaluates your workouts. Lots of video tutorials keep you motivated, and help you build a healthier, more enjoyful daily routine.
i got an mi band so i just use this arbitrarily to sync from mi band to google fit
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
its kinda good but the ui is meh
Provides systemless root access, module installation, system property editing, and evasion of SafetyNet or integrity checks while keeping source fully open.
the only option to root. its good stuff
awesome ROM. My second recommendation after PixelExperience.
Pixel Experience is an AOSP/CAF based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation).
its really good if youre into the google ecosystem like me.
Evolution X is a flashable Custom ROM to bring a true Pixel feel to your Android Device at first glance, with many additional configurations at your disposal. We aim to provide frequent builds with monthly security patches from the latest aosp sources.
its pixexp, but customisable. not as stable as PE or LOS but it does the job
Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
a really good introduction to linux
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting...
Arch is wayyy better than debian, but it isnt for beginners, thats for sure
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