• NutWrench@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I already ditched Windows for Linux a month ago because of spyware. Everything Google-related is next. My phone is going to be the hardest thing to de-infest.

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      4 months ago

      In my experience you either have to trade one devil for the other with Apple or accept buying hardware from the ad company so you can use GrapheneOS.

    • Andromxda 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇹🇼@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
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      4 months ago

      I already ditched Windows for Linux a month ago because of spyware.

      Great!

      Everything Google-related is next.

      Even better.

      My phone is going to be the hardest thing to de-infest.

      If you plan on getting a new phone soon, I recommend a Google Pixel, on which you can install GrapheneOS. Yes, ironically Google devices are the best for installing alternative operating systems and removing all the Google BS. GrapheneOS is completely free and open source, and based on the Android Open Source Project. It incorporates many privacy and security enhancements, and gives you total freedom and control over your device. In my opinion, it’s the best option for degoogling a phone.

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          4 months ago

          Ease of use and apple are not near each other in my dictionary.

          I think a lot of things are designed very unlogical

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              4 months ago

              I’m using Linux and tried different distros. I also used chrome os and windows Phone. I tried ios, hence my feelings towards it

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                  4 months ago

                  Pff, sure buddy. Used it for 4 months due to my phone being dead. Go shill someone else. If the adoption of a new os goes against what I want of said os, then it’s not an os for me. Simple as that

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                    4 months ago

                    I don’t care what you use. I was just arguing in support of OSes that people dismiss because they are unfamiliar with it. Calm down.

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      4 months ago

      Welcome to the world of freedom. The first months may be a bit uncomfortable, but it’s a journey worth taking. Be welcome!

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      4 months ago

      I’m also doing this. Proton is amazing, for the most part. Ente Photos is also incredible for ditching Google Photos, although I’ll probably switch to Proton Photos when that comes out since Ente is pricey.

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        4 months ago

        Isn’t proton photos built into their Proton Drive already? It’s implementation is… barebones… On Android but it works.

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          4 months ago

          It is, but I’d barely consider it a launch of anything. It displays photos, but that’s it. I could already upload and view photos on Proton Drive before they “launched” this.

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      4 months ago

      Honestly I just keep my phone as my designated privacy nightmare so I can get free phone calls on wifi and keep in touch with family members who are still on facebook.