In the latest edition of Installer, David Pierce brings together a curated selection of new games, apps, and tools to revolutionize your digital experience. From epic games that will consume your free time to innovative productivity apps, this week's Installer has something for everyone.
For gamers, Pierce highlights two new games that promise to be incredibly immersive: Civilization VII and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Both games offer thousands of hours of gameplay, making them perfect for those looking to escape into a virtual world.
In addition to gaming, Pierce explores new apps and tools designed to enhance productivity and organization. Tapestry, a timeline app, allows users to consolidate their favorite blogs, creators, podcasts, and Bluesky follows into one convenient location. Tana, a powerful productivity app, offers a range of features to help users manage their tasks and projects more efficiently.
Other notable mentions include Instapaper 9.1, an updated read-later app that improves paywall and login management, and Bluescreen for Bluesky, an iOS app that reskins Bluesky as a TikTok-like video player. Pierce also recommends "Avoiding Outrage Fatigue while Staying Informed," a Scientific American podcast that provides valuable insights into managing information overload.
In a special feature, Pierce interviews Cooper Quintin, a senior staff technologist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, who shares his expertise on digital privacy issues and threat models online. Quintin also reveals his homescreen setup, which includes a carefully curated selection of apps, including Feedly for RSS feeds and Signal for secure communication.
The article concludes with a crowdsourced section, where the Installer community shares their favorite apps, games, and tools. From Firewalla routers to ElevenReader for podcast creation, this section offers a wealth of recommendations for readers to explore.
With its diverse range of games, apps, and tools, Installer No. 70 is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their digital experience and stay ahead of the curve in the world of technology.