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

  • PropaGandalf@lemmy.world
    41·
    11 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