AI? No thank you! 3 truly free, no-AI apps for the overwhelmed

# Summary A tech writer is fed up with AI being forced into every app update and recommends three simple, completely free alternatives that do one job well without the bloat: Joplin (a straightforward note-taking app that keeps your data private), Microsoft To Do (a basic task list), and one more app. If you're tired of software that feels overly complicated or constantly tries to "think for you," these stripped-down tools might be exactly what you need to actually get work done.