a facebook client that blocks ads and has a nicer interface than classic facebook. supports messages.
stations without gates
the stations with "!!!" in front of their name (zoom in to see names) have information in their description
french learning
- Clozemaster - learn vocabulary in context
- Lyricstraining - practice listening by watching music videos and fill in blanks in the lyrics
- Reverso - french grammar spell checker
- Bon Patron - another grammar checker
- Verbuga - practice verb conjugation
- Omniglot - radio stations from different countries
- Bescherelle - different french exercises
- Arte - french-german tv channel collaboration, videos available
- News In Slow French
useful (free) android apps
first, install F-Droid as an alternative to the google playstore, so you can install apps without google spying on you. some of the apps on f-droid aren't available on the official app store either
social media
blocks ads, lets you download videos, plays audio in the background, video popups supported
my favourite Mastodon client
client combining twitter and mastodon into a single timeline (yeah boii)
media
pixelates/obscures faces and removes the identifying information from image files
offline gallery with all the features you need to manage your photos
best free photo editing app I know
glitch your images
favourite ebook reading app, very good user interface, no ads(!)
if you synchronise your calibre library with google drive/onedrive/dropbox you can access it through calibre-go. nice user interface, different sorting options, random book feature
fast, light-weight music player with very nice user interface, lots of features
best/favourite podcatcher
video editing app
very simple background noise app, rain sounds, fireplace, café sounds etc
good number of presets, and you can add .gnaural files for own patterns. find those files here
city life
offline maps(!) with more points of interest than google; doesn't have as much detail on them though, no opening times etc
maps of where in the city you can refill your water bottle for free
magic
favourite birthchart app
astrology app that gives you patterns and cycles in your life/your friends lives/romantic relationships; very accurate, very addictive
nice thorough stargazing/astronomy app
dream journal app
misc
what it says on the tin. completely offline, features different journals with colour code, all entries are posted in chronological order and can be tagged with a location. pictures also supported
simple to do app that displays one task at a time
offline(!) calendar with a very good widget
uses augmented reality to show you where the wifi/mobile data signal is strongest around you
alternative launcher that lets you set custom icons so you can make your phone extra confusing for others
if you want to remove bloatware from your phone without root access you use this app
desktop (windows) apps
ebook management, many many features, includes ebook reader
fast(!) music management/player with great user interface, very customisable, lots of features
lightweight image viewer, great user interface
useful websites
decentralised social network similar to twitter. different servers run by people, like witches.live or eldritch.cafe
youtube alternative, works the same/similar like mastodon
for glitching your photos. many styles, random function. save as .png, .gif, or .webm
London maps
shows the age of buildings in a neighbourhood
tree foliage coverage
maps 1.8 million titles by approximate postcode location with who own them (councils, UK companies, housing associations and more)
maps the quiet areas of London, with corresponding instagram pictures for the really good views
animated heartbeat (traffic) of the tube lines and stations throughout the day
name all London boroughs as fast as possible