dori23

I’m trying to move away from Big Tech in my personal life (i.e. Google, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, X, etc). However, finding a user-friendly, privacy-conscious ecosystem that covers essentials like email, messaging, documents, cloud storage, messaging, etc. hasn’t been straightforward.

I’ve researching various open-source tools and smaller providers, but it seems tricky to match Big Tech’s convenience without sacrificing security or usability. Some of the smaller providers also bring their own privacy concerns.

Have you managed to leave Big Tech entirely—or at least minimize reliance on their services—and still keep a smooth workflow? If so, what does your setup look like? Any recommendations or lessons learned are greatly appreciated.