A list of my recommended Google alternatives for 2025, from Firefox (instead of Chrome) to DuckDuckGo (instead of Google Search).
Google Docs
A look at Google alternatives (2024 edition)
With Google’s aggressive push into AI (and its ongoing privacy concerns), I look at some alternatives to Google’s services.
Recommended free word processors
A list of my recommended free word processors, from Google Docs to LibreOffice. Also, which word processors I regularly use.
A look at cross-platform Evernote alternatives
For years, Evernote was my go-to note taking application. Its versatility made it a useful place … A look at cross-platform Evernote alternativesRead more
Can Chrome (and a Chromebook) fill in for my usual computing tasks?
Lately, I’ve been reading (and writing) about Chromebooks, the simplified laptops backed by Google’s Chrome OS … Can Chrome (and a Chromebook) fill in for my usual computing tasks?Read more
Alternatives to Microsoft Office: LibreOffice and Google Docs
Like everyone else, I’ve used Microsoft Office at jobs for years, as the ubiquitous and dominant … Alternatives to Microsoft Office: LibreOffice and Google DocsRead more