I haven’t heard of this before. The name was curious “Pixel” so I compared it to the Google Pixel tablet and it’s basically identical except for the WiFi chip. You could get a Google Pixel tablet for way cheaper and install Graphene. The Murena tablet seems like a ripoff and it has an account too (not sure if it’s optional)

Sorry, I haven’t tried it as I have no need. I only shared it as an option that people might try and maybe it will fit their lifestyle.

See if the Graphene team supports the 10 when it comes out. If it does then get that and if they don’t then get the Pixel 9 at a discounted cost and put on GOS. Then wait and see what happens with the situation.

Calyx is okay but MicroG doesn’t work nearly as well as GOS sandboxed GPlay. eOS tends to be multiple Android versions outdated. I’d go with GOS, Calyx, Lineage, then eOS.

I’ve read in the past that Google makes the OS for some flip phones, so yes. You could get a Punkt dumb phone that shouldn’t spy on you

Look at the list of available phones for each OS and verify that they can use the cell towers in the USA. Most will be able to. Calyx can work with Motorola phones that are cheaper than pixels but last I used Calyx which was years ago it didn’t function as well as Graphene with their sandboxed Google Play services. Since you’re just beginning I imagine you’ll still use some proprietary apps and Graphene will make that transition much easier.

One that supports the latest standards, though I’d suggest a Gl.iNet router if you don’t know much about networking as OpenWRT is quite confusing.

I understand everyone needs to do what they need to do for their family. However, you need to understand that Apple is closed source and has been proven to not adhere to the privacy toggle option you might enable. You cannot trust them/their devices to respect your privacy.

0AD. Similar to Age of Empires

That sounds familiar

Disregard my OM suggestion. I just became aware of recent drama within It’s community and there looks to be a fork coming soon.

https://openletter.earth/open-letter-to-organic-maps-shareholders-a0bf770c

https://sopuli.xyz/c/CoMaps

IVPN, Mullvad, or Proton. Criminals aren’t necessarily smart, I remember a ghost phone that criminals thought were secure and it was a honeypot. Shoulda used Graphene for free.

If you try Organic Maps yourself, try using Sherpa Onnx TTS with it. It’s a great open source match and really makes the experience of navigation top tier

https://k2-fsa.github.io/sherpa/onnx/tts/apk-engine.html

Not listing Organic Maps is a travesty. Possibly mention Immich, though I see you’re going more for SaaS and not really self hosted

I recently listened to the Dev discussing his keyboard. They mentioned better support for multiple languages so maybe it’ll work how you want it to now.

Maybe try another app such as FUTO keyboard? I don’t have experience with Gboard fyi

It’s only as safe as Apple, which is to say you can’t trust them. If you have AI enabled it’ll be scanning everything (to include signal) to learn your habits and assist you “better”.

https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/xyz.zood.george

I noticed this app on F-Droid but have no experience with it. Maybe it’ll suit your needs

No. Just install GrapheneOS for free yourself

Ontop of the various good suggestions already mentioned you could also keep your choice of medium in a safe

Good luck with privacy there. At minimum disable the AI stuff that has access to every app, and that’s if you believe their toggles do anything, which Apple has been proven to not listen to them in the past

Here’s a 30day free trial with their professional tier

https://kagi.com/p/EVOLVE

Thank you, I’ll give it a try

How did you get it working? I am using the latest Mint with Cinnamon, Betterbird flatpak with Birdtray flatpak. I setup the directory for my two email inboxes and it displays the joint counter on BT icon. However whenever I open BT it opens BB and gives an error and keeps BB open over anything else.

I remember hearing a couple different times over the years that iOS leaks data even with VPNs on. Here’s one article for example.

https://protonvpn.com/blog/apple-ios-vulnerability-disclosure/

Lemmy.today is a very neutral instance

My boss never cared about my disroot email. He just asked what is was

Appreciate the info. Is there a nightly repo for Flatpak variant?

I disagree with the statement now a days. There are so many paid services that still sell your data. I use almost entirely all FOSS programs which are also monetarily free and none turn me into their product.

Send them both a bunch of videos from Naomi Brockwell (NBTV). Or buy them each a copy of her book

I use 7Digital and HDTracks to purchase DRM free music. Neither require KYC or block VPNs. At least one uses PayPal but allows guest checkout. I use Privacy.com cards to purchase too

I think giving up swipe to text is a small thing to make your life more private

That’s a nice thought. Thank you for sharing

Is this what you’re talking about? https://kkc.com/blog/apple-whistleblower-details-intimate-data-spying-profiling-in-new-interviews/

Make a NextDNS with the settings/features you like and add that as your router’s DNS service. Super simple

A simple solution is Quad9 aka 9.9.9.9. NextDNS is fairly simple but allows customization.

For example this is a part of the interface for the Flint 2. It shows various ways you can connect the router to play different roles. Maybe one of these options can work for you and maybe you have another router that can do similar things and work in conjunction.

Good to know. Thank you

I didn’t hear about that. You could be right

1. I have a GL.iNet Flint 2. It’s very easy to use. It makes it easy to install VPNs, Wireguard or OpenVPN as well as Tailscale support. It has an Adguard feature built in or you can use a custom DNS service. The one thing I dislike is the inability to setup VLANs (if I’m mistaken I would love to be informed how to set one up).
2. I use GMaps WV to look up stuff on Google Maps if it’s not on OSM, then I’ll route with Organic Maps with Sherpa Onnx TTS.
3. I have heard Uber works well in the browser
4. Use a Wyze Video Doorbell 1 flashed with the Thingo firmware
5. Material Files is probably the closest you’ll get
6. Immich, Aves, or Ente photos
7. Lawnchair launcher. Hypatia is discontinued now
8. Don’t worry about the licensing with Futo if you’re still using closed source apps, you’ll just hinder yourself. Look up FUTO on YouTube or Louis Rossmann to understand why they made the licensing that way.
9. Soon WhatsApp will have interoperability with Signal, use Signal.
10. OpenTracks. Strava has had many many privacy issues. Privacy issues that can turn into security issues in person.
11. If I require the use of a non privacy respecting app I’ll put it on it’s own profile.

I will finish by saying you should evaluate what’s actually necessary vs a convenience. You’ll find that you can do without some features that you may use once in a blue moon or can be done less conveniently with a cable, etc.

The Google Pixel Tab with GrapheneOS. I got the most recently produced tablet that supports Lineage and it’s very slow.