I'm Back on iOS
Yes, you read that right, folks. I've decided to flip myself back to team Apple and have ditched my new Pixel 8.
Tag: degoogling
Ditching YouTube (Kind Of)
I recently wrote about how YouTube was throttling my connection. I'm sick of YouTube's shenanigans, so I've ditched them...kind of.
Building an Archive of My First Blog
My first ever blog was hosted on Blogger, and Google loves to delete shit, so I've decided to replicate that site and host it myself.
iCreep
Back in 2018 I decided I was ditching Android for an iPhone. Since then my Apple devices have continued to grow. Have I become a fanboy?
How To Install Nextcloud On A Synology NAS
This post should tell you everything you need to know to install Nextcloud instance on your Synology NAS without using Docker.
How To Backup Nextcloud
Nextcloud is a fantastic system, but it's not your backup. This post will show you how to backup Nextcloud so you can ensure your data is safe.
De-Googling My Life - 2 Years On
I first started De-Googling my life back in September 2017. It's now been nearly 2.5 years since I completed that process, so I thought it was time for an update.
Reasons Why Zoho Mail Is Better Than Gmail
Zoho mail is a far better product than Gmail and in this post I intend to prove it to you.
How To Install Nextcloud On Shared Hosting
After writing my Nextcloud setup guide, people have asked me whether they can install Nextcloud on shared hosting, like cPanel.
How To Setup A Nextcloud Server In Ubuntu
This guide will show you how to install Nextcloud on Ubuntu.
Ditching Android – 6 Weeks On
It's been 6 weeks since I ditched Android in favour of an iPhone. Here's an update on how I'm getting on...
Why I'm Ditching Android
I've been slowly de-Googling my life, so the next step is to get rid of Android, in favour of an iPhone.
De-Googling My Life – 6 Months On
It has been 6 months since I decided to de-Google my life, so I thought I would do an update post to let you guys know how I’m getting on, what’s changed since my last de-Googling post, and most importantly, have I gone back to the big blue G?
Nextcloud On A Raspberry Pi 3+
A guide on setting up a Nextcloud server on the humble Raspberry Pi 3+
De-Googling My Life 06 – What I Can’t Replace
The process of de-Googling my life has now come to end, and I’m pretty happy with the results. However, we all know that Google pretty much runs the Internet, and although I have managed to escape the clutches of Google in many ways, there are some Google services that are simply not feasible for me to stop using.
De-Googling My Life 05 – Gmail
Ok guys, it’s time. Let’s be honest, this is the article in the series you have all been waiting for. Gmail is a goner!
De-Googling My Life 04 – Google Drive
Ok then, I’ve do-Googled myself from the simple stuff – search, browser, analytics and social media are all done. So that only leaves the tough stuff – Google Drive and Gmail (inc. contacts and calendar).
De-Googling My Life 03 – Google+
Ok then, now we’re on to the serious stuff. I have managed to sucessfully get rid of the easier stuff, like Google Search & Chrome and Google Analytics, but now I’m starting to look at the Google services that have a larger impact on my daily workflow.
De-Googling My Life 02 – Analytics
Didn’t you know? I’m De-Googling my life and I’ve already spoken about replacing my search engine & browser, so now we’re on to the next step – replacing Google Analytics.
De-Googling My Life 01 – Browser & Search
So my de-Googling adventure begins, and I thought I would start with some of the more simple stuff to replace – yes, I know, it’s a cop-out, but I’m trying to change habits of the last decade here, so I’m easing myself in.