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

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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

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StreetComplete is a great app to help contribute to OpenStreetMaps

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