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What privacy friendly app/service/stuff makes your life simpler? (feddit.de)
submitted 2 years ago* by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I am trying to re-adjust how much effort I want to put into privacy concerns. Too much stuff I'm using isn't working properly or using a lot of my mental resources that I need elsewhere.

For (a bad) example: I recently performed a half-switch from my self-hosted Nextcloud instance to ProtonDrive, in the hope that it would spare me the stress to maintain my private Nextcloud. Unfortunately, it doesn't, as basic functionality like cross-device-sync is not possible (there isn't even a client app for Linux, as of yet).

This brings me to the question: have you found any services/apps/stuff that significantly eases your life while still being privacy friendly? I know, this is a broad question, but I think this is for the best as this thread then maybe even has use for other users.

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[–] 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

I am finally really happy with my privacy setup, I am not feeling like there's anything more I need (or want) to do at the moment...

  1. NextDNS on PC and phone
  2. Linux on PC - I do have a drive with Windows (AtlasOS with no Microsoft login) on it for dire emergencies (Rust and Destiny 2)
  3. Mullvad VPN
  4. Degoogled phone with LineageOS
  5. Non-self-hosted Nextcloud
  6. Browsing: FireDragon and Mullvad Browser on PC and Mull on phone
  7. FreeTube for YouTube
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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    @politicalcustard @lens17 If you're open to advice or ideas, I highly recommend setting up a VPN in your router. That makes sure all devices in your home are protected at all times, and avoid the matrix protocol for all purposes, as it's by Amdocs under the guise of New Vector and The Element Foundation.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    That's a good idea about the VPN on the router but it's just my computer and phone that connect to the internet and I maintain a non-"smart" home. It would be nice for guests though. That's interesting about Matrix, I didn't know about that. Sadly, for the moment it will be something I have to live with; I'm in a few groups that use Matrix, but it's good to know though, thanks.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    It's a more complex setup to have vpn active on your router though. It's not noob proof, because you'll get blocked from websites like Netflix. I have an openwrt based router that allows be to use device based vpn policies, which is more efficient and effective

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