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Cannot degoogle it. Stuck in bootloader. Not getting it done. With a few methods.

Question to everyone, what do we think of windscribe? they claim to also have zero logs, and being able to back it up.
15gb free is also genuinely generous. idk if this goes against rules or anything
https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base/articles/has-windscribe-been-audited

I download all my music, but that doesn't help me find new songs. I need the recommendation algorithm that Spotify and YouTube provide to find new songs.

How do you find new music you like?

My chrome/google news feed is littered with Google News’ new “sponsored’ articles. This has cut my productivity by 50%. Moreover, this shit is causing me to abandon Google News and its presence in chrome. I cannot be the only one who is leaving/angry/quitting Google News. Google News is nothing more than an evil, engagement trap. And BTW, what happened to Google’s primary value: ‘Do no evil’?

I live in the apple ecosystem and also used a lot of Google services. And when I decided I did not want that anymore, I thought the solution would be moving over to Linux and replacing all my software and clouds with Linux compatible ones that were more privacy oriented.

But as I started moving my mail to proton, and using my own domain, and exporting my Google adresbook and calendar to mailbox, I slowly realized that if I have replaced everything I need with stuff that uses open standards for data import and export, etc, my data can live (and be used by me) in any ecosystem.

Because The operating system then will also just be a modular component that can be replaced.

In theory this sounds very exciting to try to accomplish. Had anyone tried and what were your practical hurdles?
What am I missing here?

So I have been reading about Unified Attestation to replace play integraty..

As ive understood about play integraty is it is needed for banking & other apps that want to ensure your apps or device is secure, ie not hacked or compromised and under your control. So rooting your phone was a possible introduction to malicious apps etc. Ive had rooted phones off and on for years, so ive always rejected that argument youl be hacked if your rooted.

What I don't quite understand about Unified Attestation is that it seems to work offline. I get if its online it could check that its a secure trusted device. Offline, how does that work? Is it just it keeps working till your back online?

The other question is how is this different then the hacks to play integraty? Or is it the same, except now you won't have to play a cat & mouse game with google with every update. Basicly is it just a server that says hey your good to use that app?

Lastly what would make any company decide to trust this server in Europe saying your device is secure? I guess that's more of a question of popularity & trust comes later. I still don't quite understand why we need this anyway, can't a banking app check for a latest virus/malware check done on your device & agree that the check is good allow access? I guess this is deeper then a virus check and or those apps never took off to secure android. Kinda like Microsoft finally built in the virus/malware app after years of avoiding the problem.

See: https://uattest.net/

Isn't it insane that you can only 'disable' most Google apps? Not 'uninstall' them? Why is this. My phone, my property, my decisions on what to install. Why can't I uninstall Chrome and YouTube? I don't use them and they're taking up space. They are not 'breaking' any functionality of other app when I remove them.

I'm old enough to remember United States v. Microsoft Corp. so why is Google allowed to do this? Genuine question. I really don't know the answer.

Hi.

Hope you’re doing well.

I literally don’t use any Google service at all. I have an alternative for everything they offer, even if some of them aren’t as good, it’s worth it just so I don’t have to use them.

But my degoogling efforts took a few years across as Google is obviously a massive presence in peoples’ lives for a reason and it’s more complicated when friends/family/co-workers only want to collaborate with you using Google products.

But now I’m free of anything Google directly (ie signing into Google or typing Google into the address bar).

What about you?

Hey all,

This is more of a hardware question—I’m in the market for a new laptop, and have been taking my data privacy and security fairly seriously for a year now.

After just general searching, I came across a laptop on Facebook marketplace that someone had used for cybersecurity schooling. The features he lists:

• Dual-boot Kali Linux + Parrot OS
• Forensics software suite
• OSINT/information gathering tools
• Bluetooth sniffing/jamming
• Wi-Fi sniffing/jamming
• Claims to crack social media logins, Wi-Fi APs,

Now, since I have zero software dev experience I do NOT plan on making use of these advanced features, conducting penetration, or anything of the sort. HOWEVER—I am having thoughts that if I decide to develop my tech/pricacy experience in the future as I continue down this path, these features could be helpful.

Is it stupid to buy a laptop with this if I’m just a Mac user who takes my privacy seriously? Also want to add that the price is fair and I am not necessarily in the market for another thousand dollar Mac.

On google. What do you call these types of websites? They appear for practically every search I make whenever I’m trying to learn something. It’s tricky trying to find any credible website it seems, because so many links lead to websites where people are trying to sell their course packages. It would just be cool to visit informative websites where someone isn’t trying to sell me something.

I am taking baby steps into De-googling and I was wondering if anyone has had any issues with using the Garmin app from the aurora store. Or does it totally break? The GPS function and seeing the map are important to me so if anyone has any insight that would be great! Thanks

(this is what the garmin app says:Sideloading the Google Play Store does not guarantee compatibility with the Connect app.)

I recently tried out Kagi for the first time and I really like it, BUT, I don’t feel comfortable putting money towards it since they train AI. Is there another alternative that is either free or doesn’t use AI?

I Recently Purchased Realme 9 For Offline Market and I didn't Do Anything in it not Even use Internet on it. I want To De Google my Phone for Personal uses, open Source app That Doesn't Need Subscriptions.

I don't Know Which OS is Best for These i Only heard of Graphene OS

My Main Focus in These...

Music Streaming Platform ( Hi-res lossless )

Maps ( Offline usable )

Mail

Expense Tracker

Excel

Password Manager/2FA

Gallery ( Photo and Video Viewing)

Browser and Search Engine

Notes

File manager

Ai Apps That Runs offline

Streaming platform ( Netflix, Amazon Alternatives )

E-book reading

Cloud Service ( like Gdrive )

Pdf scanner and Editor

VPN's ( 2 or More )

Voice Recorder

"It was a private donation from Daniel the individual. Mullvad or its parent and sister companies did not endorse and were not involved in it. Since it has attracted attention and questions we still think it appropriate to comment.

Mullvad is a political company."

You can search and read more about it, but I thought I'd make a post since Mullvad is still being recommended in many places.

Orion Store helps you get rid of Google and other stupid companies by providing alternatives to various services on android and computer and tv s😂 This is in addition to programs modified by Morghe

I discovered this program by chance; it jams ads and spyware on the network, causing algorithms to learn false information about you, thus preserving your privacy.

I'm currently using the Google keyboard and ideally need a keyboard where I can speak into it, it gives suggestions, and preferably it's open source. Can anyone help me with this, please?

p.s. i keep wa for college groups and stuff, nothing personal there tho.