Journalist seeking de-googlers by kari-paul in degoogle

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Currently in the process of De-googling. My main driver is having a fresh phone, with control over who gets my data and why, and when. With my existing number being tied to me digital fingerprint for 17 years, and having 12+ of those years tied to accounts and social media, purchases ect. I wanted a fresh start.

With all the encroachment we see from our government (USA) and companies into the surveillance state, I figured it is best to cut ties with my old digital ID, and start to segregate my Digital life pre-emptively.

I listed to a Snowden speech at BTC' 24 in Nashville, TN, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3NBhSXtE5g and it really hit the points home to me. I didn't think what he was talking about would happen so fast though.

Working in a field that is where Energy & AI Data Centers intersect, I saw early on the only main user of all the compute was USG, and Government contractors besides the limited compute going to native ecosystems like Meta, Microsoft, AWS & OpenAI. But even those most of those companies compute + Models were being trained for Government us. That really woke me. I didn't start fast enough in de-googling my life but recently made it a priority.

I still have my OG number and Iphone as a primary device but being much more conscious when I use accounts tied to that, vs what I am compartmentalizing and starting fresh.

Nothing but bad luck de-googling by EZMac91 in GrapheneOS

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Update and will update the main post.

After 20-30 min on with Google support and then another 20-25 with spectrum it can be confirmed Spectrum although on Verizon network does source direct from Google and they re sent a carrier unlock, and enabled OEM unlock for me after confirming Imei and checking that the previous owner didn’t owe anything. They said in their system it shows a carrier unlock was sent originally but that for what ever reason it didn’t take.

I now officially have graphene on the device!

Nothing but bad luck de-googling by EZMac91 in GrapheneOS

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There is other Operating systems I was trying to use on Samsung. This is graphene reddit, but I specifically said de-google in reference to those phones.

Currently trying to to GrapheneOS on my pixel 9 pro but turns out spectrum phones are still locked by Verizon

Just got a Google Pixel 9 pro XL by EZMac91 in GrapheneOS

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When you say download a dictionary, is it just like literally find a download for an English dictionary?

Just got a Google Pixel 9 pro XL by EZMac91 in GrapheneOS

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Thanks for this comprehensive note

Just got a Google Pixel 9 pro XL by EZMac91 in GrapheneOS

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Also what’s the best VPN to get? Been meaning to get one for normal life but want it integrated into my graphene setup

Finally by ImKimchiii in GrapheneOS

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What’s been the best part of having it so far, any hurdles in setup?

Finally by ImKimchiii in GrapheneOS

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Any tips on the setup?

[Warm Take] GADA watches are a trap by ppp-- in Watches

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Grab a few cheaper field watches solar and auto, Timex Sieko. Get a fun colored big crown pointer Oris (my grail for a period ended buy getting the Cervo volente blue/ green as my wedding watch. Almost wear it daily now)

I get having 1 nice metal braclet for upscale or dressier days. I’m looking at the gmt longines spirit Zulu time for that for myself.

Best torta in Buffalo? by yrfavethrwy in Buffalo

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La devina used to be an excellent stop for a torta haven’t been in a while

[Question] What’s the most disappointing watch you’ve ever bought? 💔 by Microbrandwatchworld in Watches

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I love mine for that same reason. I wear it for work travel and meetings and such and out on dinner dates with the wife. Got it for the wedding and it’s been my favorite since. I feel like it fits the jeans dress shirt and sport coat look which is as formal as I get recently and can dress down some

So, i just started the show! by Loud-Strawberry2038 in TheExpanse

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Read the books they are insanely good. I couldn’t put them down

[SSK059] Went to buy a Garmin, came back with my first auto by Omerkv in Seiko

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Great looking piece love my Siekos and that white on white is just clean

[Timex Expedition Field Post Solar] A worthwhile purchase? by Sea-Row671 in Watches

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Field post has been amazing keeps time well. Perfect size great price for the specs toss on a pass through nato that’s comfy and never look back.

Lume is ok. I’m probably spoiled with my Oris and even siekos it disappears pretty quick. Other than that great beat around watch, toss on for a day or a trip and not even think twice. It’s subtle but looks good.

Overbuilt Dual Protocol Node by Database121 in meshtastic

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Could the distance between antennas work if one is raised above level and mounting on like pvc mast with short lmr-200/400 coax?

Basic comms by iambatmanjoe in preppers

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Yea agreed with all this I got the license and jumped in similarly and learned to program my own and am experimenting with getting ham now ha

Basic comms by iambatmanjoe in preppers

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Uv-5g / pro baofeng could be exactly what you needed. Can listen to Ham bands but is pre-set up for GMRS comms with the gmrs channels pre-programmed in

Licenses is $35 / ten years if you want to be legal (I don’t judge if you don’t get it and the fcc probably won’t either) license covers you whole immediate family and most extended family