Degoogle Your Life

Enjoyed listening to the discussion between @hankgreen@threads.net and #KylaScanlon. Lots of good thoughts on the corrupt dynamics between #bigtech and #trump. Definitely worth a listen (yes it is a YouTube link, sorry): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOR4wuiPeEQ
The #degoogle bandwagon is growing by the day - hop aboard people!

“Your email is encrypted” – but what does that *actually* mean?

I wrote a clear, non-technical guide that explains the basics and highlights what’s often hidden in the fine print.

https://www.degoogle-your-life.com/en/articles/encryption-explainer

#degoogle #privacy #email #encryption #bigtech

Thanks to everyone who gave feedback on an earlier version of this article.

Hey guys and gals,
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Here is the link: pr.tn/ref/30VDKTVQ

If you have any questions, ask away. Also feel free to share this link if you know someone who would benefit.

One underrated benefit of degoogling?
De-Epsteining as well!

#bigtech #degoogle #epstein

https://www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-tech-elites-gates-thiel-musk/

"I initially avoided degoogling because I knew I would miss out on the latest and greatest. Google is always adding new, smart features that seem almost magical when you first use them. But there is an unspoken 'catch' with nearly all of these features – they need unfettered access to your data to function. This 'transaction' is rarely made explicit. Instead, features are simply rolled-out while default settings, unreadable privacy policies and FOMO work their magic. But once you see what’s going on, you can’t unsee it."

Just one reason I left Gmail for a privacy-respecting alternative.

Read about more of them at: https://www.degoogle-your-life.com/en/guides/gmail-guide

#degoogle #bigtech

In honor of #data-privacy-day, I've launched a new batch of posts on my website aimed at helping people move their email to privacy-respecting providers.

Find your ideal Gmail alternative here:
https://www.degoogle-your-life.com/en/alternatives/gmail-alternatives?v=2

#degoogle #privacy #bigtech #gmail

Hey all,

I just published an email encryption explainer on my site. I'd appreciate your feedback!

There are a few more articles on email coming soon, but I wanted to run this one past y'all in case it needs some refinement.

Many thanks!

https://www.degoogle-your-life.com/en/articles/encryption-explainer?=v2

Question for my fellow degooglers out there:

Would you use Facebook, LinkedIn and co. for marketing purposes (in my case about degoogling)? I don't mean paid adverts, but just trying to raise awareness through networking on the platform.

Is that using the "enemy's" technology against them? Or is it more an ideological compromise that undermines the mission?

What do ya'll think?

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Happy New Year! 🥳

2025 is history. 1984 is here!

There's never been a better time to degoogle your life!

In January, I'll be releasing content on switching email providers. Stay tuned...

#degoogle #bigtech #privacy #digitalsovereignty #gmail #email #newyear

How is zero-access encryption not the global standard? It's been almost 13 years since Edward Snowden's bombshell revelations.
Oh, probably because people like me were asleep at the wheel for most of that time, thinking: I have nothing to hide.
Well, times they be a changin'...
#degoogle #privacy

For those put off by the recent AI pivot by Firefox, may I recommend you try Waterfox? I've been using it for months as my main browser across devices and have been very happy with it.

Check it out at www.waterfox.net
#firefox #mozilla #ai #degoogle #waterfox