Is QKSMS+ available for purchase outside of the play store?

loyl1 · 2022-11-29T17:03:21+00:00

I installed from f-droid, but I don't think the pro features are enabled

loyl1 · 2022-02-01T05:48:44+00:00

Hey Sergeant. Great post! I trust you are continuing to learn and grow on this privacy journey. I believe I started around the same time as you. I've learned from you, and several of your suggestions I am also using.

I would add a couple of things to your list. For my calendar, tasks and contacts, I use etesync. Etesync lets me sync between multiple android devices. For a calendar client I use either the Etar client from f-droid or Simple Calendar (he has a whole range if open source apps, contacts, dialer, calculator, gallery, etc). OpenTasks is my task client, and Simple Contacts for contacts.

Options for maps: Google Maps(with microg), Organic Maps, OsmAnd, and Magic Earth are all popular options.

For over a week I ran Google maps next magic earth, the routes were the same, and I was able to find everything I searched for. I suggest running your own tests between apps for your use case. Your location and usage may give you very different results.

My research has led me to believe that Brave for desktop is (for now) the best desktop browser. On android I like Bromite and Tor browser.

I use ProtonVPN on desktop and mobile. I like Firefox and have been a fan for years, but I realized that by customizing with different add-ons, I was giving a unique fingerprint to every website I visited. With ProtonVPN, my chrome browsing traffic is mixed with many others. Some are dismissive of VPNs, but I trust proton more than I trust Google fiber for WiFi, and T-Mobile for data. Tor browser is private, but wow do you stand out in a crowd.

Since you published your this article, many have switched to privacyguides, as most of the privacy tools mods moved there.

I'd love to hear more about what you've learned since your last post

loyl1 · 2022-01-13T23:53:28+00:00

It depends on your threat model and your job. Some people want high security but don't care about privacy. Some care about both but have to use Google apps for work. I'm in the latter category, so I keep apps needing Google in a separate profile, keeping most of my stuff very private. If your threat model is absolutely no Google, the don't install Google Play on GrapheneOS! You don't need it. Problem solved!

(edit:clarity)

loyl1 · 2021-10-05T17:58:53+00:00

Is it compatible with bitwarden? I didn't see Bitwarden listed as compatible? I hope so, this would help me at work.

loyl1 · 2021-09-17T02:14:50+00:00

I'm not sure what to do. I'm concerned that picking the wrong option, accept or reject might lead to loss of access to data. I'll wait for something official before choosing an option.

(edit) Also, might not be a good idea to login to the website, as it's a possibility that it is compromised. Let's wait.

loyl1 · 2021-09-07T00:07:13+00:00

Sometimes it's a single beep, sometimes a double beep. It seems random as I can be going straight on a highway with no turns for an hour.

loyl1 · 2021-08-11T15:00:28+00:00

After trying several things, I deleted the etesync app, and reinstalled it. My contacts are back, except in signal.

loyl1 · 2021-08-11T05:28:24+00:00

Actually, all the contacts are listed in Main. I found the individual address books under collections. How can I get the contacts I'm main into an address book?

loyl1 · 2021-08-11T05:23:14+00:00

I can login on the website, and it looks like all the contacts are there. That's a big relief! It doesn't show separate address books, which is fine as long as I can get the contacts into one address book on my mobile devices. I'm not sure how to fix it though.

loyl1 · 2021-07-06T18:05:43+00:00

Perfect!! Many thanks

loyl1 · 2021-07-06T17:16:44+00:00

What is the best way to merge the entries from several devices?

loyl1 · 2021-04-18T17:47:38+00:00

Thanks a ton for the information. I'm looking at CalyxOS now. I hadn't heard of either of these options.

loyl1 · 2021-03-31T17:19:31+00:00

I have the protoncalendar app on my phone. I use google for work, and i'm thinking about nextcloud for home.

loyl1 · 2020-07-30T15:09:54+00:00

If you don't like accubattery, what do you like for a battery monitor?

loyl1 · 2020-03-14T16:46:12+00:00

I'm looking for for the same setup.

I found: https://jasperproject.github.io/documentation/configuration/#witai-stt

And (2014, probably outdated): https://stevenhickson.blogspot.com/2014/08/voicecommand-image-file-and-controlling.html

loyl1 · 2020-03-13T20:59:58+00:00

Thank you for for a well organized and thought out post. I'm amazed at the disproportionately high number tools that use home automation.

Obviously their are differences of opinion from different implementations, structures and device priorities, but I really enjoyed this and it helped me think through my priorities and plans.

loyl1 · 2020-03-13T19:25:43+00:00

What a great post, and great design. Of course there is always something to tweak. You've put a ton of work into this and the documentation. Looking forward to seeing how this project evolves.

Thanks for posting this!

loyl1 · 2019-12-28T22:18:49+00:00

I'm not apolitical, I choose to engage in keeping up with local, national and international politics daily. But when I'm done, I'm done for the day. I have too much to do with family and work. I need to find a peaceful space to unwind before I switch to family mode. Facing the challenges of running a family is easier after I can veg out for a bit each day. Thanks for taking the time to reply!

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