Hi privacy community. I genuinely want to hear from both people who are very private and those who didn't go to such an extent. _________ I started my journy since high school and replaced a lot of stuff since then. Ditched most of Google's app . Only 2~3 apps on my phone require google play store(Banking/School's app/ Train ticket). Switched to Protonmail + Email alias, and manage my passwords with Bitwarden. Got off social media and made sure I removed all data that can be found about me in quick Google searches. Switched to Linux for desktop. **But** I can't get rid of gmail because I still need those apps, and some professors heavily relies on google services. Windows ain't getting off my laptop because I need to make sure document format and software compatibility don't become reasons I fail a class. __________ I feel like the obstacle I hit isn't just convenience anymore, it's my life and the situations I'm in. I wish to hear what kind of dicisions / realizations / mindsets you guys had in your journy. Thanks in advance.