7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...

Fossify File Manager is a free, open-source alternative to Google Files with a privacy-first approach ...

The default Android file manager is a serviceable app. It does what you need and not much more. Plus, like all built-in Android apps, it plays well with the operating system and has a consistent look ...

I may be late to the party, but this file transfer app is genuinely one of the best things I've downloaded in years ...