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Google Chrome ships a default, hidden extension that allows code on *.google.com access to private APIs, including your current CPU usage (fedi.simonwillison.net)
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[–] NutWrench@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (4 children)

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.

[–] asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years 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.

[–] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

There are more options than GrapheneOS with broader device support, such as Calyx or LineageOS.

But if you use Android already, you can start by using F-Droid (or others) to install apps to find FOSS replacements for apps you use.

[–] moonburster@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I kinda want to, but I'm also a sucker for ease of use

[–] Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

For ease of use Apple might be the most convenient alternative to Google. At least for smartphones.

[–] moonburster@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

I think a lot of things are designed very unlogical

[–] Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That might be because you are just not used to it. Comparable to the switch from Windows to Linux.

[–] moonburster@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years 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

[–] enleeten@discuss.online 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Kagi is a great replacement for Google search. It does cost money though.

[–] Emerald@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Or you can take a Duck. Then get one more Duck. Then you can Go.

https://duckduckgo.com