In this technological era you have no freedom over your data. Everything that you have online or in your device is being controlled by some higher power. In these risk embedded time a person should stay aware of its data and online community.
The platform where you store your personal data is very important. Some of the really good data storing options are the ones which need monetization. But there are some other apps which are just as good as the paid ones.
Wallabag
There is an app where you can store your reading essentials. Such as any journalistic news, an article etc. this is an alternative app of Pocket. In wallabag you can save archives and then read them later. You can save articles here. Then after some time read your stories.
The app runs for free with a NAS storage service. You can host this on a cloud for low subscription cost.
Signal
The signal is also another app to use for encrypted messages. It is made in such a way that this app knows nothing about its user. Its security is somewhat a golden state standard. Cryptography experts swear by its ability. This app is free of cost. You can download it easily.
Signal stops third parties from taking your data. All the data that you share on this app remains anonymously between you and your receivers.
NextCloud
Another incredible alternative app to a dropbox. You can share and edit documents and files on this app. You can do it yourself or host a server on nextcloud. The server will do its work on its own.
This app is also end to end encrypted. Which means your data remains safe. Even the makers can not see your shared files and data. This accesses your files and phone data but the data remains under solely your control.
Bitwarden
An excellent password saving app. These apps where you can save passwords are very handy. The main goal of these apps is to save your personal details like passwords, credit card numbers etc so you don’t have to remember them.
Bitwarden is one of these apps. It helps you log in to your accounts just quickly. This app is free to use. You can easily avail its features at the lowest cost.
NotesNook
There are apps which can store and protect your notes and scribbles. If you do not want to use Docs of google or Microsoft 365 then Notesnook is your go to app.
It will keep your scribbles, documents or any written thoughts safe and sound. These apps let you share and store your notes within other apps. This file sharing has end to end encryption. So nobody else can access your file. Google docs does not give you this feature.