This isn't a FOSS apps list but a Free (as free beer) software list for Windows with a bunch of cool FOSS apps https://alternativeto.net/list/29653/my-windows-setup/
Thanks Steam ROM Manager looks nice
I'de rather go with Linux Mint Cinnamon or Nobara with their custom GNOME DE
I will rather go with a second hand 2-3 years old premium laptop from a Linux manufacturer such as System76 or Tuxedo.
I think you confuse security and privacy. Samsung are pretty secure from what I saw. They are not private at all however. You can debloat it with adb and maybe tools such as Universal Android Debloater.
There is a couple of guide such as this one: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1402380-ultimate-samsung-oneui-debloat-privacy-customization-guide/
I wish I discovered that sooner thanks you. Except a few games they all have good artwork, etc...
I don't have that comparison but here are some resources that critics FlatPak's misleading security
https://whynothugo.nl/journal/2021/11/26/the-issue-with-flatpaks-permissions-model/
https://alternativeto.net/list/28655/the-ultimate-f-droid-setup/
You can download them from other sources ;)
FlatPak is not the as secure as everyone think it is.
Paper wallet (actually stainlesssteel wallet) because :
I don't want my Monero private key to be stored on proprietary software aka Ledger I don't feel confident trusting Trezor because their CoinJoin implementation and the Blockchain Analyst partner of Wasabi (providing the CJ), also expensive honestly MoneroSeedSigner is interesting but it is a signer device and does not store the key, also vulnerable to some attacks that I don't feel confident personally. Kastello looks dead or gowing nowhere, please correct me if I'm wrong The Monero Passport fork is promising, a bit expensive but will see how it evolves
I wantto setup an encrypted microSD card backup for my seed. But I need to take the time to do that correctly.
Open source alternative option : https://bemindful.vercel.app/
Source code : https://github.com/akaMrNagar/Mindful