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It is essential to stop using Chrome. Under the pretense of saving users from third-party spyware, Google is creating an ecosystem in which Chrome itself is the spyware. (mastodon.world)

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[-] shrugal@lemm.ee 95 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I've been removing Google services from my life bit by bit over the past year, and I have to say it is crazy how hard it actually is! They have inserted themselves into so many digital workflows, securing monopoly positions and preventing the rise of competitors and open ecosystems. In many areas the only alternatives are other tech giants, or accepting feature downgrades and having to set things up manually.

I'm really glad that the browser is one area where the transition is actually very simple and straightforward!

[-] slumberlust@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago

What lessons have you learned so far? I've switched to FF and DDG with great results, but still use Gmail/android/photos.

[-] ShowMeThe@lemmynsfw.com 12 points 10 months ago

I can recommended proton to get away from gmail. They also offer a bigger suite with a few other services like cloud storage, VPN, password manager.

The transition is super easy, they also have a free tier if you want to try it out. Though if you like it I recommend sending some money there way, even with a basic subscription

[-] pathief@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I also moved to the proton suite. It's a tad expensive but I use all their services so it pays off. All their services feel half baked tho, especially in user experience.

[-] fiddlestix@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

I'm going to drop a recommendation for Skiff here. Paid but their free tier (which I'm using) has plenty of good stuff.

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