Utilities
LocalSend
LocalSend for Android, iPhone and PC: when local file sharing fits, how to check a transfer, and what to do when devices cannot see each other.
TOPIC FIELDNOTES
Offline apps and games
Maps, media and games with documented offline options. Check each article for setup, downloads and connection requirements.
Offline support means different things in different products. A map may need downloading first; a game may still use online services for some features. These articles explain what is documented and what to check before disconnecting.
Media
AntennaPod
An open podcast player with RSS subscriptions and downloadable episodes.
Travel
Organic Maps
Downloadable maps and navigation for walking, cycling, and driving.
Media
VLC for Android
An established player for local video, audio, subtitles, and network streams.
Strategy
Bloons TD 6 · PC
A tower-defence game about placement, upgrade choices and increasingly demanding waves.
Simulation
OpenTTD
A transport simulation for players who enjoy growing and revising a network.
Creativity
GIMP
A desktop image editor for layered adjustments, retouching and composition.
Productivity
LibreOffice
A desktop office suite for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Creativity
Audacity
A desktop audio editor for recording, trimming and assembling sound.
Creativity
Krita
A drawing and painting application for building illustrations with brushes and layers.
Creativity
OBS Studio
A flexible recording and streaming workspace for scenes, sources and audio.
Productivity
Joplin
A notebook for text, attachments and web clippings, with a choice of sync services.
Productivity
Obsidian
An adaptable notebook for connecting ideas, with local files at the centre of the workflow.