In the last week:
I started using Syncthing. I was using cloud storage as a way of copying files from one device to another. Syncthing is so much better.
I signed up with Mullvad VPN yesterday.
Deleted my Surfshark account today which I signed up with over two years ago when I didn't care about privacy.
Finally convinced my sister to start using Signal.
Finally switched from from Windows to Linux (specifically EndeavourOS, an Arch-based distro with a GUI installer).
I also bought a new phone, on which I intend to install GrapheneOS and distance myself from Google's ecosystem.
I signed up for Proton Mail.
LibRedirect browser addon to switch to privacy-respecting frontends for popular websites.
I started using the browser extension Chameleon. It automatically changes your user agent to make it look like you're using another browser or OS. As usual, this should be used in conjunction with other addons such as uBlock Origin.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/chameleon-ext/
This actually drastically decreases privacy and makes you more trackable. The best thing to do with your user agent is to set it to the most common one and leave it at that. Anything else (especially an ever-changing one) is a much more uniquely identifying piece of information.
Currently I'm a paranoid , I use Faraday bag to my phone (Pixel 6 with GraheneOS) I never put a SIM card in it , I just use a modem with a LTE plan but It' s not in my name and I am switching to self hosted all my services.
- I deleted all my Meta accounts and started using Signal.
- I'm moving all accounts linked to Gmail and Outlook to Proton Mail and Tutanota.
- I'm using many privacy-oriented extensions on Firefox.
- I'm trying to change all software to Open Source if that's possible.
- I have a Nextcloud and i'm using it to sync my Calendar, Task and Photos.
- I started using Bitwarden for my passwords (and deleted them from all Microsoft, Apple and Google cloud services).
- I'm setting up my home server to host Nextcloud and Bitwarden.
Stopped using google search. Started using duckduckgo, brave, startpage, or SearXNG instead. Been using SearXNG the most.
Swapped from Gmail to Proton.me
Avoiding Threads like the plague it is.
Trying to find an alternative to Google News that isn't a RSS reader (tried Feeder and Feedly for a few days, hated both, may be stuck bouncing between sites)
Considering Notesnook or Standard Notes as an alternative to Google Keep.
Edit: Swapped to Notesnook. 😁
Edit Again: Debating if swapping from Google Authenticator is worth the hassle.
Try giving RSS reader a fair chance. Most website do have a functioning RSS or atom feed, its often not advertised. Switch the view to page source and search for RSS or atom or feed. It might be tedious to setup but the end result is worth it.
Not all websites send full articles over RSS, but you can always open those in a browser.
Is there a RSS reader you prefer? I'm looking at the guide and I'm not seeing one that's available for web AND Android. It's either one or the other. Perhaps I should just use Feeder (Android only) and not bother with web?
I'm currently using RSSGuard. I also have used and liked using NewsFlash and Akregator. I recommend trying all three if you can. Fiddle with the settings to get the desired look and experience, they are flexible apps.
Only RSS option that is on web and android/iphone is either through nextcloud news. Or try host your own tiny RSS or fresh RSS instance or find a public one you can use? Most RSS reader will let you login with them.
I prefer to read news and blogs on my computer so I have not tested mobile apps in any way.
