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Pocket Nerd

About Pocket Nerd

A scratchpad for money, in your pocket. Write down what you spent in seconds, see what it does to tomorrow, and change your mind as often as you like. Nothing is wired to a bank.

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Android · 0:48 video

Install the Pocket Nerd beta on Android

Download your approved Pocket Nerd beta, install it on Android and open it for the first time.

Android · 0:20 video

Set a spending period

Set the dates and amount for one spending period. This example starts with $700 over seven days.

Android · 0:22 video

Log a purchase

Subtract a real purchase from your spending pot. The example is $12.34 for groceries.

Android · 0:22 video

Record money received

Add money back to the pot when you receive a refund or other money. This example records a $25 store refund.

Android · 0:34 video

Find, edit, and delete

Find an entry, correct its amount, and remove it when it no longer belongs in the pot. This example changes Groceries from $12.34 to $15.34 before deleting it.

Android · 0:21 video

Set your comfort zones

Personalize the greeting and choose the gauge thresholds that suit your own spending plan. This example uses Alex and thresholds of 80, 50, and 20.

Android · 0:19 video

Read your daily gauge

Switch between the daily target and the total remaining, and expand or collapse the period progress.

Android · 0:28 video

Switch among four themes

Preview Simple, HUD, Tranquil, and Campaign using the same spending pot.

Android · 0:28 video

Choose a character and dice keypad

Pick a Campaign character and try the optional dice-pip keypad. Dice pips still enter ordinary digits.

Android · 0:30 video

Fire at the moving target

Use HUD's target game for a $12 example purchase and watch the firing animation.

Android · 0:29 video

Try the coin-flip game

Use Simple's coin flip for a $12 example purchase.

Android · 0:40 video

Ask the Daisy Oracle

Use Tranquil's Daisy oracle and wait for the petals to finish.

Android · 0:30 video

Roll a D20 and log a choice

Roll Campaign's D20 for a $12 example purchase, accept the result, and explicitly log the purchase.

Android · 0:23 video

Record an earlier purchase

Record an $8 coffee purchase and change its date to an earlier day in the active period.

Android · 0:28 video

Find pairing and sync controls

Find the code-pairing, automatic-checking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Dropbox controls.

Android · 0:20 video

Review app notifications

Read app messages and clear the demo inbox after reviewing them.

Android · 0:25 video

Send an entry to LedgerKeep

Send the $8 Coffee entry from Pocket Nerd to LedgerKeep on the same Android phone.

LedgerKeep

About LedgerKeep

Double-entry books in plain-text Ledger files, with Git history, bill reminders and debts you can fight as bosses. Keep the books on your phone; spread out on desktop for reconciliation, budgets and reports.

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Android · 0:47 video

Install the LedgerKeep beta on Android

Download your approved LedgerKeep beta, install it on Android and open it for the first time.

Linux · 0:12 video

Install the LedgerKeep beta on Linux

Download your approved LedgerKeep beta, install it on Linux and open it for the first time.

Windows · 0:36 video

Install the LedgerKeep beta on Windows

Download your approved LedgerKeep beta, install it on Windows and open it for the first time.

Android · 0:12 video

Create a ledger on your phone

Create a fresh local ledger on Android and open Quick Entry.

Android · 0:26 video

Enter an opening balance

Record the balance that already exists in an account when you begin your books. The example starts Checking at $1,500.

Android · 0:25 video

Record a phone expense

Record an $18.50 Corner Market purchase paid from Checking.

Android · 0:24 video

Record money coming in

Record a $500 example paycheck deposited into Checking.

Android · 0:21 video

Add an account

Create an asset account for a travel fund. Explicitly choose Assets in Type, then enter Travel.

Android · 0:25 video

Transfer between accounts

Move $100 from Checking to Savings without treating it as spending or income.

Android · 0:27 video

Review a Pocket Nerd import

Review the $8 Coffee entry sent from Pocket Nerd, assign existing accounts, and approve it.

Linux · 0:17 video

Create desktop books

Create a new local set of books in an empty folder on Linux.

Linux · 0:17 video

Open existing books

Switch LedgerKeep to a folder containing existing plain-text ledger books.

Linux · 0:17 video

Set your pay schedule

Set two monthly paydays. This example uses the 10th and 25th.

Linux · 0:34 video

Switch LedgerKeep themes

Preview Simple, HUD, Tranquil, and Campaign with the same accounts and transactions.

Linux · 0:23 video

Plan a debt payment

Turn over the Credit Card battle card and set a $100 monthly payment from Checking.

Linux · 0:22 video

Change a reminder date

Edit the first due date of an existing reminder. The example moves Credit Card into the October pay period.

Linux · 0:33 video

Record a debt payment

Record a full $100 credit-card payment and watch the Campaign attack animation.

Linux · 0:26 video

Create a bill reminder

Create a $60 monthly Example Internet reminder as a Campaign side quest.

Linux · 0:33 video

Record bill payments

Record two $30 payments against the $60 Example Internet bill.

Linux · 0:23 video

Reschedule or skip a bill

Move the $30 Demo Water reminder to October 8, then skip that occurrence.

Linux · 0:18 video

Choose your character

Choose a different Campaign hero and preview its animation.

Linux · 0:25 video

Read financial reports

Read the balance sheet, income and expenses, spending categories, and cash flow for one sample ledger.

Linux · 0:22 video

Edit a budget target

Change Groceries from a $250 target to $300 for one selected pay period.

Linux · 0:22 video

Add a desktop expense

Use Register’s new-entry row to record a $5 Demo Stationery expense from Savings.

Linux · 0:26 video

Edit or delete an entry

Correct the Demo Stationery amount from $5 to $6 in the account view, then delete that example.

Linux · 0:35 video

Reconcile a statement

Match six Checking payments to a fictional October 4 statement with a $4,065 closing balance.

Linux · 0:26 video

Export a recovery backup

Export a portable recovery package of the open books and wait for LedgerKeep to verify it.

Linux · 0:26 video

Inspect change history

Open a saved change to see its timestamp and the exact ledger lines it changed.

Linux · 0:24 video

Clean up payee names

Rename Demo Fuel to Example Fuel across its matching transactions.

Linux · 0:24 video

Edit a ledger file

Open main.ledger, add a semicolon comment, and save it in the built-in editor.

Linux · 0:31 video

Sync an existing Git repository

Connect these books to an existing Git repository and sync a saved change.

Linux · 0:23 video

Read the readiness breakdown

Open Financial readiness and read the explanation behind each rated or unrated dimension.

Android · 0:35 video

Restore a backup

Restore the fictional desktop backup as a separate Android book named Recovered Household.

Android · 0:32 video

Switch between ledgers

Open the recovered household book, inspect its entries, then return to the original mobile book.

Clip Dr.

About Clip Dr.

Turn a long recording into useful clips. Find the passage, make the edit, and keep a library with every version preserved. Local transcription and focused sound repair are there when you need them.

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Android · 0:50 video

Install the Clip Dr. beta on Android

Download your approved Clip Dr. beta, install it on Android and open it for the first time.

Linux · 0:22 video

Install the Clip Dr. beta on Linux

Download your approved Clip Dr. beta, install it on Linux and open it for the first time.

Windows · 0:36 video

Install the Clip Dr. beta on Windows

Download your approved Clip Dr. beta, install it on Windows and open it for the first time.

Desktop · 0:34 video

Make your first clip

Keep the useful passage from a recording in four steps: Import, In, Out, and Clip.

Desktop · 0:30 video

Focus on one track, then see all audio

Use track selection and bounded zoom to work precisely without losing the complete arrangement.

Desktop · 0:43 video

Repair a passage in Surgery

Loop a troublesome passage, compare a treatment, and create a treated copy while keeping the source.

Desktop · 0:26 video

Transcribe a recording locally

Turn speech into timed words you can click, search, and use to make clips.

Desktop · 0:24 video

Make a clip from selected words

Pick the passage in a transcript and let its timing locate the audio excerpt.

Desktop · 0:24 video

Correct a transcript word

Fix spelling or punctuation without changing the recorded voice.

Desktop · 0:23 video

Find phrases and create excerpts

Search for remembered words, review the matches, and make clips or marks together.

Desktop · 0:31 video

Label and name speakers

Turn locally detected voice groups into familiar names you can follow through the transcript.

Desktop · 0:25 video

Check a difficult passage with a second model

Compare a second local transcription before deciding whether to change the wording.

Desktop · 0:53 video

Preview a change to the spoken words

Edit a short line, hear a local voice preview, then explicitly accept or undo the audio replacement.

Desktop · 0:40 video

Keep your clips and every version

Listen through a folder, open only the clip that needs work, and save its next numbered version.

Desktop · 0:25 video

Export the finished audio

Choose a delivery format and keep a favorite for the next export.

Desktop · 0:30 video

Record and mark a moment

Watch the incoming waveform and mark useful moments while the take continues.

Desktop · 0:28 video

Find the right setting

Start with the defaults and find optional controls by task.

Desktop · 0:26 video

Make a cleaned copy

Apply a cleanup preset while keeping the source available.

Android · 0:33 video

Record and mark on Android

Watch incoming audio and flag useful moments without stopping the take.

Android · 0:41 video

Loop a passage and place marks

Listen to a small passage repeatedly, then name and position the moments you want to keep.

Android · 0:26 video

Save a shorter version and hand it off

Keep the useful part and send its audio, labels, and edited marks to desktop in one package.

Desktop · 0:34 video

Turn two marks into a clip

Choose a start and end by name to make an exact excerpt from a marked recording.

Android · 0:49 video

Record sound from another Android app

Capture a passage from a browser or player, mark the useful moments, and keep it ready for desktop editing.

Rabbit Trail

About Rabbit Trail

An evidence board and research archive. Collect documents, scans, notes and recordings; follow names, dates and relationships back to the passages they came from. Capture on Android and investigate on desktop.

Explore Rabbit Trail →

Android · 0:48 video

Install the Rabbit Trail beta on Android

Download your approved Rabbit Trail beta, install it on Android and open it for the first time.

Linux · 0:13 video

Install the Rabbit Trail beta on Linux

Download your approved Rabbit Trail beta, install it on Linux and open it for the first time.

Windows · 0:36 video

Install the Rabbit Trail beta on Windows

Download your approved Rabbit Trail beta, install it on Windows and open it for the first time.

Desktop · 0:41 video

Start a project and write a note

Give an investigation its own folder, board, and first research question.

Desktop · 0:38 video

Import a source and read it

Keep the original document beside the text you use in your research.

Desktop · 0:36 video

Arrange cards and draw a connection

Separate overlapping cards and label why two items belong together.

Desktop · 0:20 video

Review a suggested connection

See the actual names and places that two sources share before keeping a link.

Desktop · 0:20 video

Connect your phone to this project

Make the open desktop project available for Wi-Fi pairing.

Android · 0:31 video

Write a note on your phone

Capture a research lead in the right project.

Android · 0:20 video

File a note and find it again

Clear the phone Inbox while keeping the note in its project.

Android · 0:20 video

Delete a note and undo it

Remove an unwanted library item and recover it if you change your mind.

Android · 0:40 video

Sync a project and limit phone storage

Pair with the desktop and choose which media files download to the phone.

Hub · 0:35 video

Create a project in the hub

Write, arrange, and search project notes in your browser.

Hub · 0:20 video

Review a proposed research note

Check a proposed finding before adding it to your evidence board.

Hub · Written guide

Import a project archive into the hub

Open a portable project in the browser and export a backup.

Hub · Written guide

Connect ChatGPT to a hub project

Let ChatGPT retrieve evidence and propose notes for your approval.

Hub · Written guide

Manage hub users and assistant keys

Give each person or tool access to the projects they need.

Hub · Written guide

Choose a model for hub questions

Configure the model used by Ask about project.

Browser · Written guide

Clip a page into a project

Save selected text, a page address, and your own note from Chrome or Firefox.

Choirboy

About Choirboy

Personal filtering for media you own or legitimately access. Connect Plex, Emby, Jellyfin and more, discover podcasts, read transcripts and keep live-show backups.

Explore Choirboy →

Android · 0:51 video

Install the Choirboy beta on Android

Download your approved Choirboy beta, install it on Android and open it for the first time.

Linux · 0:13 video

Install the Choirboy beta on Linux

Download your approved Choirboy beta, install it on Linux and open it for the first time.

Desktop · 0:44 video

Find and add a podcast

Search the podcast directory, review a show's episodes, and save it to your library.

Desktop · 0:29 video

Open a local recording

Choose a media folder and open a recording in Now Playing.

Desktop · 0:26 video

Publish a fingerprint and transcript

Review publication consent, send the saved fingerprint, and check the registry catalog.

Android · 0:23 video

Open local media on Android

Find a recording in the Android media library and open it for playback.

Android · 1:06 video

Edit a censor span on Android

Add a manual mark, move its timing, choose a censor mode, and save it.

Desktop · 0:29 video

Download a fingerprint to Desktop

Use Pull to import a registry fingerprint into your local fingerprint library.

Website · 0:18 video

Sign in to your Choirboy account

Sign in with a verified email address and find your purchases and account tools.

Website · 0:17 video

Find and review your license

Review the license linked to your account and locate recovery for an earlier purchase.

Website · 0:19 video

Revoke an old app access code

Review connected-app access and revoke a code for a device you no longer use.

Desktop · 0:20 video

Find the TV connection controls

Open the receiver picker and review its setup note before connecting your own TV.

Website · 0:27 video

Download and inspect your published fingerprint

Find an account contribution, download its fingerprint data, and open the editor with matching local media.

Website · 0:35 video

Review and correct a paired transcript

Find your transcript, correct its text through the owner fingerprint editor, and reopen the saved revision.

All platforms · Written guide

Get ready to connect Choirboy to a Roku TV

Check the receiver, network and host before using the TV connection controls.

All platforms · Written guide

Understand fingerprints, transcripts and Cloud access

Know what is saved, what is shared and when a subscription is needed.

Desktop · Written guide

Check that an editor change was saved and applied

Understand the saved revision and live preview messages before relying on an edited span.

Choose a task, follow the steps, and open a marked screenshot whenever you need a closer look. Each guide lists what you need before you start.

Download fictional LedgerKeep practice books · View the example statement

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