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post 1568237651 12-09-2018, 07:23 PM
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2019 goal: remove myself from big tech as much as possible

Anyone else? Really sick of their chit quite frankly, weaning myself off slowly. Google is my first target to be completely removed from their eco system by end of Feb.

GOOGLE
- Personal gmail account
- 3 business related emails running in gmail via gsuite
- Google Chrome
- Google Drive
- Google Search
- Google Maps

********
- WhatsApp
- Instagram

APPLE
- Macbook pro
- iPhone

NETFLIX
- Netflix

MICROSOFT
- Office365
- LinkedIn
- Skype

Other
- Dropbox
- Spotify
- ********
- Amazon account
post 1568238241 12-09-2018, 07:31 PM
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Repped..

Fight the good fight friend!
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post 1568238251 12-09-2018, 07:31 PM
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i canceled netflix and hulu yesterday and switched to duckduckgo and Brave recently

i have a couple of specific sloots i want to bang when i finish my cut on fb and ig though...
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post 1568238361 12-09-2018, 07:32 PM
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admirable. most people don't have a choice though.

same with Big Pharm, etc..
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post 1568238861 12-09-2018, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted By IronILLinois⏩
admirable. most people don't have a choice though.

same with Big Pharm, etc..
There are going to be a couple of tough things, I have some 2FA apps I use and WhatsApp especially will be very painful if I get rid of that. Although I am far less invested in big tech then most.

Looking to do the following so far:

All email -> Protonmail
Chrome -> Brave
Google Search -> Duck Duck Go
iPhone -> Lightphone2 (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/light-phone-2)

Netflix -> CANCEL
Dropbox -> Delete
Spotify -> CANCEL
******** -> Delete
Amazon account -> Delete
Google Drive -> Delete
Skype -> Delete
Google Maps -> Stop using
Instagram -> Delete

The hard ones for me

- Office365
- LinkedIn
- Macbook Pro (No idea how to move on from this)
- WhatsApp
post 1568239301 12-09-2018, 07:47 PM
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Funny you posted this thread op, as i started the cleanse this week.

so

IN!

I started with running Pi-hole on a raspberry PI

This month I'm purging everything Google.

Op, Macbook pro can be replaced with a Thinkpad running a linux distro like Ubuntu.
post 1568239491 12-09-2018, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted By doughnutking⏩
Funny you posted this thread op, as i started the cleanse this week.

so

IN!

I started with running Pi-hole on a raspberry PI

This month I'm purging everything Google.
Didn't know about Pi-hole just had a quick read on it, do you want to let us know more about that?

Would like more ideas like this to add to my list!
post 1568239501 12-09-2018, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted By Bar182⏩
There are going to be a couple of tough things, I have some 2FA apps I use and WhatsApp especially will be very painful if I get rid of that. Although I am far less invested in big tech then most.

Looking to do the following so far:

All email -> Protonmail
Chrome -> Brave
Google Search -> Duck Duck Go
iPhone -> Lightphone2 (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/light-phone-2)

Netflix -> CANCEL
Dropbox -> Delete
Spotify -> CANCEL
******** -> Delete
Amazon account -> Delete
Google Drive -> Delete
Skype -> Delete
Google Maps -> Stop using
Instagram -> Delete

The hard ones for me

- Office365
- LinkedIn
- Macbook Pro (No idea how to move on from this)
- WhatsApp
i can get behind most of this.

on a daily basis i will use: spotify, macbook, gmail, iphone ( never heard of lightphone, very interesting)

that's about it. i occasionaly need office for school. dont have instagram or snapchat on my phone.

what's the deal with Brave and duck duck go? they just track less data than the Big tech ones?
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post 1568239651 12-09-2018, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted By Bar182⏩
Didn't know about Pi-hole just had a quick read on it, do you want to let us know more about that?

Would like more ideas like this to add to my list!
Pi Hole BlocksTelemetry, Malware, Annoying Ads, Phishing, Ransomware

It's free (you can donate if you like) and open source.

post 1568239661 12-09-2018, 07:52 PM
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I work in tech boyo.

- Google Mail
- Google Chat
- Google Cloud
- Google Phone
- Google Chromecast

All Google Everything.

I may limit my social media footprint though.
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post 1568239771 12-09-2018, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted By Bar182⏩
There are going to be a couple of tough things, I have some 2FA apps I use and WhatsApp especially will be very painful if I get rid of that. Although I am far less invested in big tech then most.

Looking to do the following so far:

All email -> Protonmail
Chrome -> Brave
Google Search -> Duck Duck Go
iPhone -> Lightphone2 (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/light-phone-2)

Netflix -> CANCEL
Dropbox -> Delete
Spotify -> CANCEL
******** -> Delete
Amazon account -> Delete
Google Drive -> Delete
Skype -> Delete
Google Maps -> Stop using
Instagram -> Delete

The hard ones for me

- Office365
- LinkedIn
- Macbook Pro (No idea how to move on from this)
- WhatsApp
I don't get it, I have a smartphone, and no social media at all. Why not exercise self restraint?
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post 1568239861 12-09-2018, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted By sword_⏩
I work in tech boyo.

- Google Mail
- Google Chat
- Google Cloud
- Google Phone
- Google Chromecast

All Google Everything.

I may limit my social media footprint though.
So do I boyo. Working in tech doesn't mean this cant be done. I'm a Systems Engineer (Although have been doing my own thing the last 18 months)
post 1568239921 12-09-2018, 07:55 PM
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I keep whatsapp as its a great tool for work group chat. That being said i set notifications to off so i have to open it to see messages.

I keep ******** but never use it.


As for email, hotmail crew
post 1568239991 12-09-2018, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted By Godfrd824⏩
I don't get it, I have a smartphone, and no social media at all. Why not exercise self restraint?
If you notice I dont have social media either.

This is not about having problems wasting time sitting on ******** all day. This is about companies I don't like doing questionable stuff with my data. Fuk em.

Im also somewhat of a minimalist so its good to reduce clutter even if it is mental clutter
post 1568240431 12-09-2018, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted By IronILLinois⏩
what's the deal with Brave and duck duck go? they just track less data than the Big tech ones?
Brave:

Browse Faster
Protect your Privacy — Blocks trackers.
Httpseverywhere.
TOR integration.
Block Ads by default.
Fixing the Ad model — Pay your favourite publishers.
Marketing
Chrome extensions support.

DuckDuckGo:

Block google trackers
UNBIASED search results
Google is a bunch of evil kunts
post 1568240511 12-09-2018, 08:06 PM
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das it
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post 1568240521 12-09-2018, 08:06 PM
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OP, you should look into setting up your own cloud using something like a Western Digital PR4100. I’m using one and it’s awesome. Tons of useful apps you can install on it and even use it for a media center to watch movies from anywhere.
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I cancelled amazon. Not that it makes a difference. I'm sure they still track me and sell info about my mind to people. Amazon and Google/ Alphabet are some of the most evil companies to ever exist.
post 1568241281 12-09-2018, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted By Peter
OP, you should look into setting up your own cloud using something like a Western Digital PR4100. I’m using one and it’s awesome. Tons of useful apps you can install on it and even use it for a media center to watch movies from anywhere.
Will check it out thanks.

in for more ideas
post 1568241331 12-09-2018, 08:18 PM
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i can't even believe how great Brave is

best upgrade i've done since switching from hdd to ssd srs
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What you gonna do for email?
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post 1568241611 12-09-2018, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted By Zere0wn⏩
What you gonna do for email?
Protonmail. End to end encryption thank you.
post 1568241651 12-09-2018, 08:21 PM
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what kind of pushback are companies like Brave getting from big tech?
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Originally Posted By IronILLinois⏩
what kind of pushback are companies like Brave getting from big tech?
i think the adoption rate of these things like brave and DDG are so low that they won't actively do anything for fear of drawing attention to them

never heard of protonmail...mirin (had to disable brave's blocking to load the signup page lol)
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Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
i think the adoption rate of these things like brave and DDG are so low that they won't actively do anything for fear of drawing attention to them

never heard of protonmail...mirin
good point.
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I can understand and relate to most of what OP said.

However:

Spotify - are you saying you completely dont want any music/music services on your phone? What's wrong with listening to music when commuting/working out?
Smartphone - as someone mentioned, just restrain yourself from social media. Delete the apps. Restrict how much time you spend daily on social apps (iPhone has that feature now with iOS12)
Laptop/MBP - good luck with your miscing on a toaster goals of 2019
Amazon Account - just don't buy chit you dont need.
Dropbox/cloud storage - You can still keep it for non important stuff, maybe few dikpics
post 1568242571 12-09-2018, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
i think the adoption rate of these things like brave and DDG are so low that they won't actively do anything for fear of drawing attention to them

never heard of protonmail...mirin (had to disable brave's blocking to load the signup page lol)
Actually Brave's uptake is accelerating at a rapid clip right now, and I believe its going to be bundled in HTC phones too?

Secondly what could they possibly do? pretty sure they cant ban competitors on their platforms
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Originally Posted By Bar182⏩
There are going to be a couple of tough things, I have some 2FA apps I use and WhatsApp especially will be very painful if I get rid of that. Although I am far less invested in big tech then most.

Looking to do the following so far:

All email -> Protonmail
Chrome -> Brave
Google Search -> Duck Duck Go
iPhone -> Lightphone2 (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/light-phone-2)

Netflix -> CANCEL
Dropbox -> Delete
Spotify -> CANCEL
******** -> Delete
Amazon account -> Delete
Google Drive -> Delete
Skype -> Delete
Google Maps -> Stop using
Instagram -> Delete

The hard ones for me

- Office365
- LinkedIn
- Macbook Pro (No idea how to move on from this)
- WhatsApp
I got a laptop from North Korea if you're interested.
A million miles away - I don't.. feel.... anything.
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Originally Posted By Nerve_Damage⏩
I can understand and relate to most of what OP said.

However:

Spotify - are you saying you completely dont want any music/music services on your phone? What's wrong with listening to music when commuting/working out?
Smartphone - as someone mentioned, just restrain yourself from social media. Delete the apps. Restrict how much time you spend daily on social apps (iPhone has that feature now with iOS12)
Laptop/MBP - good luck with your miscing on a toaster goals of 2019
Amazon Account - just don't buy chit you dont need.
Dropbox/cloud storage - You can still keep it for non important stuff, maybe few dikpics
Spotify - possible keep, but maybe there is a better solution out there? I dont listen to music while running but some sort of music would be good to have
Smartphone - Again this is nothing to do with social media or "restraining myself". This is about removing myself from the apple eco system and simplifying my life
Laptop - Well like I said that is going to be difficult but happy to explore ideas, I dont need to rid myself of everything, its just a goal to work towards
Amazon account - I dont, therefore i dont need it.
Cloud storage - dont really need anything save in the cloud so dont need it (more life admin tidy up)

There is multiple cogs in this. 1. Removing myself from ecosystems of companies i dont like 2. Protecting my privacy 3. Minimalism 4. Removing mental clutter from my life. 5. Im also an anti-technology luddite now

This has nothing to do wit him on instagram all day and cant restrain myself...
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Originally Posted By Bar182⏩
Spotify - possible keep, but maybe there is a better solution out there? I dont listen to music while running but some sort of music would be good to have
Smartphone - Again this is nothing to do with social media or "restraining myself". This is about removing myself from the apple eco system and simplifying my life
Laptop - Well like I said that is going to be difficult but happy to explore ideas, I dont need to rid myself of everything, its just a goal to work towards
Amazon account - I dont, therefore i dont need it.
Cloud storage - dont really need anything save in the cloud so dont need it (more life admin tidy up)

There is multiple cogs in this. 1. Removing myself from ecosystems of companies i dont like 2. Protecting my privacy 3. Minimalism 4. Removing mental clutter from my life.

This has nothing to do wit him on instagram all day and cant restrain myself...
Fair enough. In terms of eco systems - I'm what you would call an Apple user. MBP/iPad/Iphone. That being said I dont rely on it and if I were to switch to Android phone/win laptop tomorrow that would require min effort. Getting rid of smartphone completely tho - I rely on it for work (even outside of office hours) so it won't be feasible. But again in terms of reliance on apple/google/microsoft - I'm fluid.

Privacy can be a concern so going protonmail/duckgogo/vpn/onion is a start. But you would need to completely disconnect yourself from the world if you want privacy and it's a rabbit hole. Think about - bank accounts (including any mortgages/loans), utilities (aka off the grid), ssn, tax declarations, etc.
Minimalism - all for it. I'm trying to be a minimalist as well
Mental clutter - again agree 100%
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