"I've been using open-source software for a very long time. In fact, the last time I didn't use open-source software, Bill Clinton was president of the US. Open-source software is available for nearly every operating system on the market, from desktops to phones, and I often find open-source apps are superior to their proprietary counterparts. If you're a Windows user, you don't have to remain locked into closed-source software, because there are so many alternatives from which you can choose."
"LibreOffice has been my go-to office suite since way back when it was a twinkle in the eye of StarOffice, and I haven't looked back since. LibreOffice includes all the tools you're used to in an office suite and even includes a database component (similar to MS Access). And with a customizable user interface, you can work with a modern UI or one that recalls the days of yore."
"Flow Launcher is free to download and install. 3. Duplicati Also: Your Windows PC has a secretly useful backup tool - here's how to access it Duplicati is free for personal use. 4. Nextcloud If you're tired of using Google or Microsoft's cloud-based offerings (especially out of fear that they are using your data to train LLMs), there's always Nextcloud, which is the open-source, locally run equivalent to cloud offerings."
Open-source software is available for nearly every operating system and often outperforms proprietary counterparts. Windows users have many free open-source alternatives for common tasks, including office productivity, launchers, backups, and self-hosted cloud. LibreOffice provides a full office suite with a database component, customizable UI options, local installation, and the ability to save in Microsoft Office formats for compatibility. Flow Launcher offers a free, extensible application launcher. Duplicati delivers free personal backup capabilities. Nextcloud enables a locally run cloud platform for users who want to avoid major cloud providers or concerns about data being used to train large language models.
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