Blogging on Bare Minimum
What I Built With Just a Phone: Learning, Creating, and Staying Online Without a Laptop
NO FANCY SETUP — JUST REALITY
I don’t have a laptop. I run everything — from my blog to my online learning — on my phone.
No, this isn’t a “struggle story.”
It’s just the truth.
If you’re a student or teen trying to learn things on your own, with limited tools but unlimited curiosity, I get you. This post is for you.
TOOLS I USE TO LEARN (FOR FREE)
- YouTube (offline downloads) – When the network’s good, I save videos.
- Coursera (with financial aid) – Their app works fine on my phone.
- Notion / Google Keep – To keep track of ideas and make checklists.
- Deecode (my Blogger site) – I write posts, publish thoughts, and share my work.
TOOLS I USE TO CREATE
- Blogger – Free and simple. I don’t over-design, I just focus on the content.
- Google Docs – I write drafts here before publishing.
- Canva (mobile) – For posters or quick graphics.
- Snapseed – For editing images cleanly on Android.
WHY I DON’T WAIT FOR THE “RIGHT TOOLS”
If I waited for a laptop, perfect internet, or someone to mentor me — I’d still be waiting.
So I started with what I had.
That’s the entire point of DEEcode.
You don’t need to be “ready.” You just need to be honest about where you are — and start.
IF YOU’RE LIKE ME: TRY THIS
- Pick 1 thing to focus on (writing, coding, blogging, designing, etc.)
- Use simple tools that run well on your phone.
- Track your work. Keep screenshots or folders — it helps you stay motivated.
- Apply for stuff. Even if you think you won’t get selected. That’s how you grow.
You don’t need to be “underprivileged” to make use of free tools. You just need intent.
REALITY CHECKLIST
| Task | Free Tool | Use It On Phone? |
|---|---|---|
| Write blog posts | Blogger | ✅ |
| Design basic visuals | Canva | ✅ |
| Learn coding or AI | Coursera, YouTube | ✅ |
| Organize research | Notion, Docs | ✅ |
| Reach out to mentors | Gmail | ✅ |
FINAL THOUGHTS
No, I don’t have everything. But I’m not stuck.
I’m building something real — without sugarcoating the process.
If you’re someone who’s working on your phone, trying to keep up with the world, and still pushing your ideas — you’re not alone.
Let’s keep going.
– Deepti Krishna
Founder of DEEcode
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