pivpn for wireguard setup:
newpipe and libretube for youtube:
And the entire Fossify app suite in Android:
scrcpy for connecting to my Android screen from my laptop:
kde connect for general android/laptop connectivity:
The Fossify apps do look pretty slick.
Kde connect on my phone (iphone) and laptop.
Gadgetbridge lets you connect and get data from supported smart or fitness watch without manufacturers app. Completely local.
Definitely Syncthing.
Great app to sync my phone with my laptop.
It’s also great for sharing files with friends/family. I gave a couple of friends a folder address, and we all just drop shit in there that we want the others to see.
Are you self hosting?
There really isn’t any “hosting” with Syncthing. Everyone sharing the folder is kind of hosting.
I have an extensive syncthing set up but I find the mobile app a battery hungry
Syncthing-fork which fixes battery drain issue and others as well. I’ll just leave this here for your battery needs: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.github.catfriend1.syncthingandroid/
Firefox. Fuck chrome amiright
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