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Best way to transfer files and messages between Android phone and linux laptop locally (no cloud)? by kjtrnc in c/privacy@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Browser-based P2P file sharing: https://pairdrop.net/

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Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech (www.sustysubs.net)

submitted 6 months ago by kjtrnc@lemmy.ml to c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

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Hi there!

My website suggests mostly European alternatives to Big Tech IT products.

It's not the first directory for Big Tech alternatives, but the focus is slightly different from the ones I know. I try to find alternatives that meet ethical standards aligned with the Sustainable Web Manifesto.

I don't endorse European services that I consider to be Big Tech or harmful in other ways. For example, Spotify and SAP are two large players for which I suggest substitutes (Qobuz, Deezer; Odoo, ERPNext).

Feedback welcome!

#DitchBigTech #UnplugBigTech #DigitalIndependenceDay #DIDit

Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement by kjtrnc in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 6 points 6 months ago

Great to hear!

Some other European alternatives: https://www.sustysubs.net/categories/version-control-service/

Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech by kjtrnc in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago

Thanks.🙏 Gaming / Gaming Platforms is one of the upcoming topics. Do you already have specific alternatives in mind?

Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech by kjtrnc in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

Great to hear! I can't say anything bad about the Proton Mail product. I noted the criticism of the Trump-friendly comments by Proton's CEO and got aware of false claims regarding the privacy of its newly released Proton Meet.

Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech by kjtrnc in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 4 points 6 months ago

Here's my post from February: https://lemmy.ml/post/42584169 Commenters mention questionable behaviour by Proton's and Brave's CEOs and Signals reliance on Big Tech infrastructure.

Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech by kjtrnc in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago

Yes, will definitely look into those. Thanks for suggesting. Social Media will be one of the next categories. Didn't know of civicrm, looks great at first glance.

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Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech (www.sustysubs.net)

submitted 6 months ago by kjtrnc@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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My website has grown to 20 categories.

Please check it out. Which important categories and alternatives are missing? What should be removed again?

(I've noted earlier feedback to consider removing Proton, Brave, Signal. Which I will try to address by next month.)

I've added the controversial topic of AI chatbots. While I think there can't be truly sustainable options, I think it makes a difference whether you enter your prompts on privacy-threatening, intentionally biased and military supporting providers or with providers who adhere to rules regarding fair use of AI and privacy.

#DitchBigTech #UnplugBigTech #DigitalIndependenceDay #DIDit

Website for Sustainable Alternatives to BigTech by kjtrnc in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago

Thanks for the input, Arthur. I consider removing some of those picks or at least flag them for the issues pointed out. Are there some Messaging apps you'd wholeheartedly recommend?

Website for Sustainable Alternatives to BigTech by kjtrnc in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

[-] kjtrnc@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago

Ouch, how embarrassing. As @eleijeep@piefed.social pointed out correctly: it's a typo in the url. The correct URL is https://www.sustysubs.net/. Added a link to the website now.

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Website for Sustainable Alternatives to BigTech (www.sustysubs.net)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by kjtrnc@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml

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Yesterday on Digital Independence Day I've launched a small website suggesting sustainable alternatives to BigTech products.

I've started with five categories: Email, Search, Maps, Browsers, Messaging.

There are some controversial picks in there like Proton Mail or Brave. They do have a pretty wide adoption but have severe downsides. I'll probably remove them again. What do you think?

Which categories would be the next most important ones to add? Which services did I miss on the existing ones? Feedback welcome.

#DIDit #DigitalIndependenceDay