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Cake day: May 4th, 2025
  • cantences@anonsys.nettoBuy European@feddit.uk•My journey towards more European, open source, privacy-oriented, and decentralized alternatives
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    @ceiron

    Email & Calendar: Infomaniak

    • Alternatives: Proton Mail/Calendar (Switzerland), Tutanota (Germany), Mailbox.org (Germany).

    Files & Photos: Infomaniak kDrive

    • Alternatives: Nextcloud (self-hosted or via trusted EU providers like Hetzner or OwnCube).

    Social Media: Mastodon, Lemmy

    • Tip: You should also try Friendica.

    Podcasts: Pocket Casts

    • Alternatives: AntennaPod (FOSS, Android), or gPodder (Linux desktop).

    Maps: Organic Maps

    • Tip: Try OSMAnd+ for more advanced features. Or MagicEarth from PlayStore.

    Weather: YR

    • Alternative: Breezy Weather

    Sticking Points & Realities

    Messaging: WhatsApp

    • Network effect is real. For privacy, encourage Signal or Element (Matrix), but WhatsApp is hard to avoid for most.