I was always one to pay for productivity software. In the early 2010s, I paid for Microsoft Office and Adobe to enjoy a full creative suite for writing and media. It worked brilliantly, but also cost ...

I'm not averse to paid apps. A commercial app points to a certain amount of polish and support. However, the constant nickel-and-dime to-and-fro over subscription prices and AI-enshitification of some ...