Tried, useful, worth sharing

My digital
toolbox.

A short, opinionated list of software that does something genuinely well—especially tools that respect your privacy and let you stay in control.

02 current picks Reviewed July 2026

The current shortlist

Tools I recommend

No affiliate links. Just good software.

01 / PRIVACY Recommended

AliasVault

Passwords, aliases, and private identities in one encrypted vault.

Best for: privacy-conscious people who want a password manager to protect more than passwords. AliasVault can create a different identity, email address, and login for every service you use.

Why it stands out

  • Client-side, end-to-end encrypted vault with a zero-knowledge design.
  • Built-in email aliases and virtual identities instead of a separate add-on.
  • Stores passwords, passkeys, and 2FA codes with browser and mobile access.
  • Open source, with both an official hosted service and Docker self-hosting.
Visit AliasVault ↗ Read the docs ↗ Source on GitHub ↗
02 / MEDIA Recommended

Yamtrack

One self-hosted home for nearly everything you watch, read, and play.

Best for: self-hosters who are tired of keeping separate lists for movies, TV, anime, manga, games, books, comics, and board games.

Why it stands out

  • Detailed progress, scores, notes, rewatches, history, seasons, and episodes.
  • Custom entries, personal or collaborative lists, release calendars, and notifications.
  • Imports from Trakt, Simkl, MyAnimeList, AniList, and Kitsu.
  • Connects with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby to record watched media automatically.
Explore Yamtrack ↗ Try the demo ↗ Source on GitHub ↗

Details are based on each project’s official website, documentation, and source repository. Features change, so check the linked project pages before making a security or hosting decision.