Here is a list of software/hardware/services I use and recommend:

Desktops

  • OS: Linux (distribution: Ubuntu Studio and Manjaro KDE) Windows 10 (only when forced for games)
  • CPU: AMD (intel locks features behind pay walls)
  • GPU: AMD (for open source drivers)
  • Media Player: VLC, PotPlayer, Kodi
  • Browser: Firefox
  • VPN: PIA
  • IDE: Eclipse (most comfortable), Visual Studio Code, PyCharm
  • Text Editor: Atom, Notepad++
  • Git: GitKraken
  • Game DRM: Steam, Xbox
  • Image Editor: GIMP
  • Audio Editor: Audacity
  • Video Editor: Handbrake

Mobile

  • Phone: Android (Samsung provides the best experience IMO)
  • Tablet: Android, Fire HD tablets from Amazon for a Google free android experience

10 Foot

  • Console: Xbox
  • Smart TV: FireStick (I used to use chrome cast before I moved away from Google)

Smart Home

  • Voice assistant: Echo Dots (I got many of them, much better than the google home mini)

Services

  • Music Services: Spotify (primary), Google Music (used to use), Amazon Music (limited)
  • Video Services: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Floatplane (Linus Tech Tips)
  • Email: ProtonMail
  • Domain Registration: namecheap

Sites