Corduroy_Pillows_Making_Headlines [she/her]
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Lots of them in the book! I couldn’t fit them into a small space.


I've been working in infographics that sum up some of the advice in *DISENGAGE: Opting Out—and Finding New Options—to Reclaim Your Life from Spammers, Scammers, Intrusive Marketers and Big Tech.* I hope it's helpful!
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Haha, I kept using “Pixel 7” and “GrapheneOS” as search terms. I’m not used to having an Android phone and didn’t even know what to properly call it, I guess. :)


Thank you! It’s all set up now. The double-tap was the trick!


Yes! It worked, thank you! I never ran across these instructions in my searches.


Connecting AirPods to GrapheneOS?
I replaced my iPhone with a Pixel 7a running Graphene OS. Everything I see online says I should be able to easily connect my Airpods by opening up the Bluetooth settings and clicking "Pair" on the phone while the case is open...but it never seems to find my Airpods. It *does* find my partner's Mac and other nearby Apple products, including what I think are my neighbors'! The Airpods are fully charged. The old iPhone now belongs to my kid, which I wiped before giving it to them. Any suggestions?
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I’ve been thinking of creating a free class to go along with my (also free) book DISENGAGE: Opting Out—and Finding New Options—to Reclaim Your Life from Spammers, Scammers, Intrusive Marketers and Big Tech…which seems to mesh nicely with what you’re doing…except I’m US-based. If you get your nonprofit started, let me know if you might be interested in hosting the class! I planned for weekly readings/assignments, a group chat, and maybe weekly formalized chats or cslls.


Yes, I’m one of them, haha! It would be great to have Linux or a privacy OS…though I haven’t found a privacy OS I think will be any good.


I can send you an EPUB directly! Later (when I have time) I’ll put a button on there for direct EPUB download as well as the various stores. You can email me at punchinguppress@proton.me if you feel comfortable doing so, or I’ll post again when EPUB is on the site.


Hmm…I’d say solutions for people who are not as tech savvy, and how to implement them. Even things as simple as how to change your default browser and search engine, suggestions for different OS’s and how to install them on any kind of computer, different options for Microsoft software, etc. For example, I’m on a Mac just because it’s still good and I don’t want to pay for a new one…I’d love either some simple ways to “harden” it and/or install Linux.

BUT…your audience is obviously more tech savvy and that’s OK too! I think we need info for all levels.


Wow, that’s so thorough! It’s great. I also tried your Beyond Monopoly videos but they are way too advanced for me! :)


I recently signed up for an account on a VPN with a throwaway address, as usual—I torch my account every few months and start a new one—and was almost instantly shadowbanned. This may have been due to other factors, though…like the fact I posted a question in the mason bees sub? :D


As you can see, the book is aimed more at newbies (and people with low-medium level tech knowledge) like myself. doggirl-lol




Thanks! That’s an alias account. Normally I’d use a masked email, but for the press I wanted something a bit more pro looking. If it starts getting spam, it’s easy to delete/change.


Oh no! Heck if I know…it’s just a Wix site. If you want to share a (masked!) email, I can email you the EPUB or PDF directly. I’m at punchinguppress@proton.me. Sorry about that!



I'm a former journalist, and created a free resource called DISENGAGE: Opting Out—and Finding New Options—to Reclaim Your Life from Spammers, Scammers, Intrusive Marketers and Big Tech. It's available in PDF and full text on the website, plus EPUB at Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Smashwords, and other retailers. It costs $0. No email needed, no tracking, no affiliate links. It was a passion project and I'm just trying to get the word out. (If you know anyone in the press who may want a hardcopy, i printed up a couple dozen in print format on my own dime...just let me know!) Enjoy!
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