Software

Google Ecosystem

I recognized that I am sucked into the Google Ecosystem, and it is inconvenient and would be more expensive if I use anything else. YouTube Premium means YouTube is my main source of media consumption. That gives me access to YouTube Music, so that is where I get all of my music. My photos are in Google Photos. My calendar event are in Google Calendar. My maps are on Google Maps which includes all of my local reviews. Gemini Advanced gives me extra store for Google Drive and since I have a larger drive space there, my images and personal videos should go there. My subscription there also expands on my limitation on NotebookLM.

Work Toolkit

Visual Studio for IDE development. Visual Studio Code for development, and managing local notes.

Communication

Discord is an interesting form of communication, like Slack, but serves a different purpose. Slack is intended to be work focus, invite only. Whereas Discord is community focus and is meant to be shared and invited to. It's hard keeping a Discord alive; at least, I haven't been successful. I am in one with my friends and there is activity there maybe once a month. I am in a Discord ran by an attractive influencer and activity there is constant. I don't bother try to keep up there. Then there is mine, which is empty. Join if you want to talk to me directly or if you want an ally to communicate with some friends that you bring along.