The apps I actually use every day for notes, email, files, media and a few small web and coding tasks. Most of them work locally too or put privacy first. These are the ones that stayed.
Where my notes, messages and plans live
Experience robust security, multiple accounts, chat, and fast search with efficient Gmail email management in a streamlined interface.
Chrome extension that captures web pages or opens PDFs, annotates them and saves them as PNG, JPEG or searchable PDF, entirely on your computer.
Open source note-taking app with Markdown support, to-do integration, and synchronization with cloud services like Dropbox and OneDrive.
Free, open-source note-taking with rich text, cross-platform support, syntax highlighting, embedded files, and customizable interface.
Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.
Manage events efficiently with device syncing, Gmail integration, event reminders, and shareable schedules on a user-friendly interface with dark mode.
Multifunctional cross-device tool captures ideas, lists, voice/photo notes. Features color coding, geo-fencing, checklists, and cloud sync.
Google Drive, Vimeo, VLC, Youtube, Lightworks
Cloud service for file storage and sync, integrated with Google Docs suite, facilitating collaboration and offering scalable storage solutions.
A video-sharing platform allowing users to upload, view, and share videos, including clips, music videos, and educational content.
Cross-platform, free media player supports multimedia files, DVDs, streaming, offers hardware acceleration, 4K, lossless audio, and more.
Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.
Vimeo is the best way to get your videos online in the highest quality with great tools to share publicly or privately.
Visual Studio Code, Lighroom, Arachnophilia, ColorZilla
Free, extensible code editor with Git integration, AI-driven IntelliCode, and 30,000+ extensions, supporting various languages like Python, Java.
Daily use for my software design sessions
Desktop-based photo editing software with advanced controls, offering tools for enhancing, organizing, and sharing photos. Includes new masking tools and Content-Aware Remove.
My everyday photo editing tool
ColorZilla is an extension for Mozilla Firefox and the Mozilla Suite.
It assists web developers and graphic designers with color related tasks - both basic and advanced.
With ColorZilla you can get a color reading from any point in your browser, quickly adjust this color and pa.
Color picker for colourfull web design
If you know a lighter or more private alternative to any of these, I'd like to hear about it in the comments.
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