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@galacticstone Agree. It's taking some work, but I'm slowly #leavingGoogle entirely. I started with web browsers, but the email, calendar, Docs/Sheets, and contacts will take longer because I've used them for the last 20+ years and I need to find trusty alternatives.😮‍💨

ResearchBuzz: Firehose May 6

How-To Geek: De-Googling Android is simpler than you think—no special phone required. “I recently swapped out my beloved Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 for a de-Googled Android phone, but I was devastated to learn that my group chats would no longer be accessible. I’ve since switched back to regular Android, but I’ve learned a much simpler way to de-Google in the process—one that comes with […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/06/how-to-geek-de-googling-android-is-simpler-than-you-think-no-special-phone-required/

How-To Geek: De-Googling Android is simpler than you think—no special phone required

How-To Geek: De-Googling Android is simpler than you think—no special phone required. “I recently swapped out my beloved Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 for a de-Googled Android phone, but I was deva…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

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Guillotine Jones, Flâneur Mar 29

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The author of the site referenced in the above post has archived it to keep its information available even though they are no longer adding content.
In addition to the post about dealing with anxiety, the author has published several very useful posts about disengaging from corporate-controlled apps and enterprises: For example, getting free of Google.
They have very helpfully published freely available guides one can use to stop being a product for online information brokers, merchants, and advertisers.
Recommended reading?
You bet!
https://www.punchinguppress.com/
#Internet #InternetAnonymity #SocialMedia #Google #LeavingGoogle

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ResearchBuzz: Firehose Feb 1

Android Authority: Here are 5 privacy-focused alternatives to popular Google apps. “Google has a vast array of apps available, and I don’t want to make this post too long by listing an alternative for every single one of them. Instead, I’ll focus on alternatives to five popular Google apps most people are familiar with and serve as the perfect starting point for those trying to move away […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/01/android-authority-here-are-5-privacy-focused-alternatives-to-popular-google-apps/

ResearchBuzz: Firehose Sep 24, 2025

The Peak: Documenting my transition away from Google’s search engine. “While it may seem impossible to completely remove a tech monopoly from your life, search engines and web browsers are an easy starting point and make a difference. I decided to try two of the top web browser alternatives and compare them so you can choose which one is right for you.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/24/the-peak-documenting-my-transition-away-from-googles-search-engine/