#bigtechexit — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #bigtechexit, aggregated by home.social.
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I thought the main selling point of Jitsi Meet was to be independent of big tech.
But trying to test it now for the first time in a long time, it seems that in order to set up a video conference there you have to log in via a Google or Microsoft account!?
How does that make any sense?
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I thought the main selling point of Jitsi Meet was to be independent of big tech.
But trying to test it now for the first time in a long time, it seems that in order to set up a video conference there you have to log in via a Google or Microsoft account!?
How does that make any sense?
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Inside the German state trying to break free from Microsoft
> Schleswig-Holstein’s radical tech overhaul offers Europe a live experiment in ending dependence on US Big Tech
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Inside the German state trying to break free from Microsoft
> Schleswig-Holstein’s radical tech overhaul offers Europe a live experiment in ending dependence on US Big Tech
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The era of being a product is over. We’re reclaiming the digital commons for everyone who values truth, privacy, and real connection. No filters, no manipulation—just pure conversation. 🌐✨
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#InformationSovereignty #DigitalSovereignty #DataPrivacy #NoAlgorithms #BigTechExit #SovereignSocial #CivicoHub #ZeroCensorship #Fediverse -
The era of being a product is over. We’re reclaiming the digital commons for everyone who values truth, privacy, and real connection. No filters, no manipulation—just pure conversation. 🌐✨
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#InformationSovereignty #DigitalSovereignty #DataPrivacy #NoAlgorithms #BigTechExit #SovereignSocial #CivicoHub #ZeroCensorship #Fediverse -
@hosford42 @Em0nM4stodon Of course! Since you're already on Mastodon, the first thing I'd suggest is replacing all Big Tech social platforms with fediverse alternatives. That means Instagram with @pixelfed :pixelfed:, YouTube with @peertube 🚫:youtube:, Reddit with Lemmy 🗨️
📱 Next step - switch from WhatsApp or Messenger to @signalapp :signal: It's a secure, private messenger with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - actually, WhatsApp is based on Signal's protocol. I also use @matrix 🌐 - it's a decentralized messenger with E2EE too. It works kind of like the fediverse - you choose a server where your messages and data are stored, and when you chat with someone, the servers federate.
:mail_smirk: You should also replace Gmail - it's pure Big Tech. I use Protom Mail :protonmail:, but I'm thinking about switching to @Tutanota. Their company seems more focused on email, while Proton is building a whole ecosystem. Both are encrypted and have great privacy policies 🔒
🌍 Now, about browsing the internet - instead of Chrome or other trackers, I recommend @brave 🦁 It has a built-in ad blocker and blocks tracking scripts. It also protects against fingerprinting and other privacy threats 🚫:eyes_happy:
🔎 And what about search engines? Time to dethrone Google. I use DuckDuckGo :duckduckgo:, @StartpageSearch, and Brave Search. Each has pros and cons, but all claim to protect your privacy.
🔐 You mentioned logging into many accounts with Google :google: - unfortunately, there's no universal way to switch to manual login. You have to check each service's settings one by one. Once you do, I recommend using a password manager that doesn't collect your metadata - @bitwarden 💪 It's open-source, had no major leaks, and you can even host it yourself.
💻 Want to go all in? Replace your operating system. It's a later step, but a powerful one. For desktop - Linux :linux: For smartphone - @GrapheneOS 📱 Both are privacy-focused and offer top-level security 🔐
🚀 Hope this helps you build your long-term path away from Big Tech. If you have questions, feel free to ask!
#BigTechExit #BigTech #PrivacyTools #Privacy #Security #Freedom #IT #Tech #Fediverse #DeGoogle #Mail #Browser #SearchEngine #Password #OS #Google #WhatsApp #Messenger #Gmail #Mastodon #Pixelfed #Peertube #Lemmy #Signal #Matrix #Proton #Tuta #Brave #DuckDuckGo #Startpage #Bitwarden #Linux #GrapheneOS
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@hosford42 @Em0nM4stodon Of course! Since you're already on Mastodon, the first thing I'd suggest is replacing all Big Tech social platforms with fediverse alternatives. That means Instagram with @pixelfed :pixelfed:, YouTube with @peertube 🚫:youtube:, Reddit with Lemmy 🗨️
📱 Next step - switch from WhatsApp or Messenger to @signalapp :signal: It's a secure, private messenger with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - actually, WhatsApp is based on Signal's protocol. I also use @matrix 🌐 - it's a decentralized messenger with E2EE too. It works kind of like the fediverse - you choose a server where your messages and data are stored, and when you chat with someone, the servers federate.
:mail_smirk: You should also replace Gmail - it's pure Big Tech. I use Protom Mail :protonmail:, but I'm thinking about switching to @Tutanota. Their company seems more focused on email, while Proton is building a whole ecosystem. Both are encrypted and have great privacy policies 🔒
🌍 Now, about browsing the internet - instead of Chrome or other trackers, I recommend @brave 🦁 It has a built-in ad blocker and blocks tracking scripts. It also protects against fingerprinting and other privacy threats 🚫:eyes_happy:
🔎 And what about search engines? Time to dethrone Google. I use DuckDuckGo :duckduckgo:, @StartpageSearch, and Brave Search. Each has pros and cons, but all claim to protect your privacy.
🔐 You mentioned logging into many accounts with Google :google: - unfortunately, there's no universal way to switch to manual login. You have to check each service's settings one by one. Once you do, I recommend using a password manager that doesn't collect your metadata - @bitwarden 💪 It's open-source, had no major leaks, and you can even host it yourself.
💻 Want to go all in? Replace your operating system. It's a later step, but a powerful one. For desktop - Linux :linux: For smartphone - @GrapheneOS 📱 Both are privacy-focused and offer top-level security 🔐
🚀 Hope this helps you build your long-term path away from Big Tech. If you have questions, feel free to ask!
#BigTechExit #BigTech #PrivacyTools #Privacy #Security #Freedom #IT #Tech #Fediverse #DeGoogle #Mail #Browser #SearchEngine #Password #OS #Google #WhatsApp #Messenger #Gmail #Mastodon #Pixelfed #Peertube #Lemmy #Signal #Matrix #Proton #Tuta #Brave #DuckDuckGo #Startpage #Bitwarden #Linux #GrapheneOS
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✨ European open source deserves the spotlight
Choosing local, open alternatives means you stay in control, not some global megacorp.
If digital sovereignty matters to you (and it should), now’s the time to support the ecosystem.
We’ve put together a list of EU-built tools that respect your rights and your data.
🔗 https://xwiki.com/en/Blog/European-alternatives-to-SaaS/
#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #SelfHosting #XWiki #PublicCode #EUtech #BigTechExit
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✨ European open source deserves the spotlight
Choosing local, open alternatives means you stay in control, not some global megacorp.
If digital sovereignty matters to you (and it should), now’s the time to support the ecosystem.
We’ve put together a list of EU-built tools that respect your rights and your data.
🔗 https://xwiki.com/en/Blog/European-alternatives-to-SaaS/
#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #SelfHosting #XWiki #PublicCode #EUtech #BigTechExit
