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submitted 8 months ago by mertn@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

It took a few months preparation but I deleted all my google accounts today, and it feels good.

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[-] PropaGandalf@lemmy.world 41 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Here are the things I replaced my Google/Microsoft/Meta services with:

  • Tuta(nota): Email
  • Nextcloud: Cloud
  • Typst: LaTeX/Docs alternative
  • LineageOS: Degoogled Android rom
  • Aurora Store: Google Play Store alternative
  • NewPipe, Odysee, Peertube: YouTube alternatives
  • Firefox: Chrome/Chromium alternative
  • SearXNG: Meta search engine
  • Linux/BSD: Windows alternatives
  • Bitwarden: Password manager & 2FA client
  • OpenStreetMaps (OsmAnd): Google maps replacement
  • LibreTranslate, Deepl: Google translate alternative
  • Signal, SimpleX, Briar, Matrix: chat and group organization

DO NOT FORGET TO MIGRATE ACCOUNTS BEFORE DELETING

[-] governorkeagan@lemdro.id 12 points 8 months ago

StreetComplete is a great app to help contribute to OpenStreetMaps

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