Last updated: December 29th 2021

Favorites

• Void Linux: My previous distro, uses runit as init system and xbps as package manager, I switched because I am dumb and I am lazy to go back.
• Firefox: Web browser that can be greatly customized.
• Alacritty: My terminal of choice. Fast and minimal.
• Godot: Easy to learn yet advanced Game engine, check the games I’ve made!
• Inkscape: Vector based graphics design software, I design icons with it.
• Neovim: A terminal text editor where I write my blogs, edit files and scripts!.
• Newsboat: A minimal RSS reader with a terminal interface

Android only

• F-Droid: A FOSS only app store.
• KeepassDX: Android password manager that autofills passwords for me.
• Newpipe: YouTube front-end with a lot of features.
• Tusky: An android mastodon client that just works.
• Infinity for Reddit: A Reddit client for Android that is pretty cool.
• AntennaPod: Podcast aggregator
• K-9 Mail: Amazing email client with nice features.
• Aegis: Two Factor Authentication app.
• GadgetBridge: Connect with my smartwatch without giving away my data.
• FitoTrack: A fitness tracker, integrates with GadgetBridge.

Cross-platform software

• Syncthing: Sync files accross multiple devices.
• Joplin: Cross-platform Markdown note taking app.
• KDEConnect: Communicate and exchange data between your phone and Linux device.
• Pass: Minimal password manager that follows the UNIX philosophy.
• Thunderbird: A really powerful desktop email client by Mozilla.
• GNU Image Manipulator Program: An image editor similar to Photoshop.
• Element: The only Matrix client that it’s worth using.

Previously used

I decided to make this section to mention software that I no longer use but might work for you.

• Qutebrowser: Minimal-keyboard driven browser based on QtWebEngine. I no longer use it because of the lack of ad blocking.
• Endeavour OS: A simple arch based distro that is easy to install, it comes with the benefits and drawbacks of the Arch way, I just got a bit bored of it.
• CrDroid: A custom rom for Android devices.
• Fennec: Firefox fork without Mozilla’s tracking.
• IceRaven: A Firefox mobile fork with more extensions and features.
• Material Files: File manager
• Pcmanfm: Simple graphical file manager.
• Yuito: A Mastodon client based on Tusky which a few nice additions.