Windows users are often stereotyped as reliant on a diet of proprietary software, yet a closer look at today’s computing landscape reveals a thriving ecosystem of open-source tools that fundamentally enhance the Windows experience. In reality, some of the most essential Windows apps are...
For millions of users and organizations across the globe, Bitwarden has become synonymous with secure password management. Its open-source credentials, robust encryption practices, and user-centric design make it one of the premier choices for safeguarding digital identities against an...
The rise of self-hosted digital services has given enthusiasts and privacy-conscious users new opportunities to reclaim control over their data and digital workflows. Traditionally, many have seen network-attached storage (NAS) as an essential foundation—a dedicated, always-on device optimized...
audiobookshelf
bitwarden
data control
diy cloud
docker
firefly iii
home assistant
home automation
low-cost hardware
media management
nextcloud
open source
personal cloud
privacy
privacy-conscious
raspberry pi
self-hosting
server alternatives
vaultwarden
For those passionate about taking back control from the endless sprawl of cloud platforms, self-hosting a digital ecosystem is no longer the exclusive domain of IT professionals armed with expensive Network Attached Storage (NAS) arrays. Over recent years, the landscape has shifted...
audiobookshelf
bitwarden
cloud alternatives
cybersecurity
data backup
digital sovereignty
diy cloud
document management
firefly iii
home assistant
home automation
lightweight servers
media server
network security
nextcloud
open source
personal cloud
privacy
privacy tools
self-hosting
In 2025, Microsoft has significantly enhanced Windows 11 by integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, aiming to redefine user productivity and experience. The introduction of Copilot+ PCs, equipped with neural processing units (NPUs), marks a pivotal shift towards AI-driven...
ai integration
bitwarden
copilot+ pcs
google drive
grammarly
microsoft copilot
microsoft lens
neural processing units
notion
outlook
productivity tools
rescuetime
slack
textexpander
third-party apps
todoist
windows 11
windows search
work productivity
zoom
Open source applications for Windows continue to gain remarkable traction, offering users powerful, free, and privacy-respecting alternatives to commercial software. These apps often deliver robust functionalities, are continually improved by passionate communities, and provide a level of...
audacity
audio editing
bitwarden
code editor
email client
free software
gimp
libreoffice
media conversion
media player
notepad++
office suite
open source
password management
photo editing
privacy
security tools
thunderbird
vlc media player
windows software
In a bold step towards enhancing user security, Microsoft has unveiled a plug-in model for Windows 11 that integrates passkey functionality with leading password management services, 1Password and Bitwarden. This initiative makes it easier for users to transition from traditional passwords to a...
I understand if you don't want to participate in the poll. But I thought it'd be interesting to see what the community here uses considering it's a mixture of us older geeks and newer geeks. So that spans lots of changes in tech and lots of opinions.
I've been using LastPass for a few years...