I rely heavily on free and open-source tools to build, design, and create – mainly because I refuse to pay for something when a perfectly good alternative exists (and I’m not going to pirate software). Whether it’s graphics, data-handling, note-taking, or video editing, I use whatever gets the job done without breaking the bank.
Some of the tools I use include GIMP, Notepad++, OBS Studio, Google Workspace, and Obsidian – each serving a different purpose in my ever-growing list of projects.

For a full breakdown of the tools I use the most (and where to get them), click HERE.

I don’t have a single “perfect workflow.” Most of my projects start as rough ideas, get tweaked into something that looks nice but is probably overcomplicated, and then (sometimes) turn into something polished.

Each project takes its own journey, but at some point, I inevitably pause, stare at it in mild despair, and wonder why I made it so complicated.