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...
Oh I was pretty sure the FP4 was released in 2022 as I got a 5 years warranty that will end up in 2027.
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 ;)
I like Fairphone's mission but kinda feel meh about their execution. Don't get me wrong they probably do better than everyone else. But releasing a phone per year isn't great for the environment. Removing the headphone jack wasn't for ecological reasons. Making tiny earbuds isn't in hand with easy reparability. And you can't upgrade anything !
I wish they will slow the pace for a release every 2 years with better upgradability. I also wish they would work with GrapheneOS so the hardware and firmware are secure enough for the Graphene team to work on that device.
But nice that the brand is still alive. I hope they won't go too much into green washing.
FlatPak is not the as secure as everyone think it is.
Open source alternative option : https://bemindful.vercel.app/
Source code : https://github.com/akaMrNagar/Mindful