Thank you !
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.
The real downside of brave is the cryptocrap. It is still optional. However the fact that it support the chromium monopoly is also a bad point.
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.
It is I don't follow or use every app listed here and I sometimes keep apps that are discountined not for user but for devs that could fork it. I will remove Lemmur as they are many other client available now.