From 1274316da156041431d5799c5df6982c2225db59 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tuxsudo Date: Mon, 24 May 2021 06:03:00 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 01/33] Added LibreWolf Added LibreWolf to Desktop list under Web Browser --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5e6d770..35c868f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -82,6 +82,7 @@ - [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) - [Ungoogled Chromium](https://ungoogled-software.github.io/) - [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) +- [LibreWolf](https://librewolf-community.gitlab.io/) > Controversial yet a good option: [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS From cc2fcf30e33badf97d78db6b455a2a6bd3d55b9e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: articlecat <38485721+articlecat@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 26 May 2021 13:38:20 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/33] Spelling and grammar fixes --- README.md | 42 +++++++++++++++++++++--------------------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dc51868..0ed627e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Veracrypt](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html) - VeraCrypt is a free open source disk encryption software for Windows, macOS and Linux. - [Hat.sh](https://hat.sh/) - A Free, Fast, Secure and Serverless File Encryption. -- [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud servic +- [Cryptomator](https://cryptomator.org/) - Cryptomator encrypts your data quickly and easily. Afterwards you upload them protected to your favorite cloud service. - [Stegcloak](https://stegcloak.surge.sh/) - Hide secrets with invisible characters in plain text securely using passwords. - [Picocrypt](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/) - A very small (hence "Pico"), very simple, yet very secure file encryption tool. @@ -221,7 +221,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots ## Social Networks and Platforms ### Instagram - Don't use instagram (or at least the official client). Instagram is a very privacy-invasive app with biased results and feeds based on user profiles, it is also used as a manipulation tool and has a lot of censorship going against free speech. Lastly, it has an addictive and toxic ui-design. + Don't use Instagram (or at least the official client). Instagram is a very privacy-invasive app with biased results and feeds based on user profiles, it is also used as a manipulation tool and has a lot of censorship going against free speech. Lastly, it has an addictive and toxic UI design. **Instead use** @@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Bibliogram](https://bibliogram.art/) - Watch Instagram's public profile in a friendlier page that loads faster, gives downloadable images, eliminates ads and doesn't urge you to sign up. ### YouTube - Don't use YouTube (or at least the official client). YouTube is very privacy invasive, it generates a very accurate profile based on your interests. Also it is a [radicalization tool](https://www.pcmag.com/news/does-youtubes-algorithm-lead-to-radicalization) which shows [biased content to users](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) in order to get more engadgement and to get them to watch more and more content creating an [adiction](https://medium.com/dataseries/how-youtube-is-addictive-259d5c575883). It never shows you [alternative opinions](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) to your ideology/bias. YouTube censors a lot. YouTube collects a LOT of your data: interesnts, free time, ideology, likes, dislikes, music taste, etc. + Don't use YouTube (or at least the official client). YouTube is very privacy invasive, it generates a very accurate profile based on your interests. Also it is a [radicalization tool](https://www.pcmag.com/news/does-youtubes-algorithm-lead-to-radicalization) which shows [biased content to users](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) in order to get more engagement and to get them to watch more and more content creating an [addiction](https://medium.com/dataseries/how-youtube-is-addictive-259d5c575883). It never shows you [alternative opinions](https://arxiv.org/pdf/1908.08313.pdf) to your ideology/bias. YouTube censors a lot. YouTube collects a LOT of your data: interests, free time, ideology, likes, dislikes, music taste, etc. **Instead use** - [Peertube](https://joinpeertube.org/en/) - A free, open and decentralized alternative to video platforms. @@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Piped](https://github.com/TeamPiped) - Work in progress. ### Twitter - Avoid using Twitter official app / website. It tracks users and creates user profiles based on what they follow, retweet and like. Twitter harms and vulnerates users privacy with their policies. + Avoid using Twitter official app / website. It tracks users and creates user profiles based on what they follow, retweet and like. Twitter harms and violates user privacy with their policies. **Alternatives to Twitter:** @@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots Try to avoid using Reddit or at least avoid their official clients as they are plenty of trackers, ads and share unnecessary user data with their servers. **Reddit alternatives:** -- [Lemmy](https://join.lemmy.ml/) - A federated and open alternative to reddit in rust. +- [Lemmy](https://join.lemmy.ml/) - A federated and open alternative to Reddit in Rust. - [Aether](https://getaether.net/) - Peer-to-peer ephemeral public communities. - [SaidIt](https://saidit.net/) - Open source Reddit clone. - [Ruqqus](https://ruqqus.com) - Open source Reddit alternative without censorship. @@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots **Check out [this site](https://www.securemessagingapps.com/) for comparisons*. **Avoid** -- Whatsapp +- WhatAapp - Instagram DM - Facebook Messenger - Skype @@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots **Instead use** ### Decentralized -No single point of control or failure. A decentralized network operated by different servers from different volunteers arount the globe. You choose where your data stays or you can self-host your own server. Somewhat more complex protocols (because of federation between servers) and some extra metadata is added to the messages (without compromising privacy). +No single point of control or failure. A decentralized network operated by different servers from different volunteers around the globe. You choose where your data stays or you can self-host your own server. Somewhat more complex protocols (because of federation between servers) and some extra metadata is added to the messages (without compromising privacy). - [Matrix (Protocol)](https://matrix.org/) - An open network for secure, decentralized communication. - [Element](https://element.io/) - All-in-one secure chat app for teams, friends and organisations. Keeps conversations in your control, safe from data-mining and ads. End-to-end encryption. @@ -354,7 +354,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N ## Password Managers **Avoid** -- Lastpass +- LastPass - Dashlane **Instead use** @@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - [K9](https://k9mail.app/) - Open Source Email App for Android. ## Notes and Tasks - **Avoid** using Google Keep, Evernote, Squid, Notion, Onenote, etc. + **Avoid** using Google Keep, Evernote, Squid, Notion, OneNote, etc. **Instead use** - [TinyList](https://tinylist.app/) - Create and share notes and checklists, without sacrificing your privacy. @@ -391,14 +391,14 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com/) - The simplest way to keep notes. - [Notally](https://github.com/OmGodse/Notally) - A beautiful notes app. - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities. -- [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to Workflowy. +- [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. ## Video Conferencing **Avoid** - ZOOM - Skype - Google Meet -- Whatsapp +- WhatsApp - Instagram - Discord @@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - [UltraVNC](https://www.uvnc.com/) - UltraVNC is a powerful, easy to use and free - remote pc access softwares - that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen. ## Fitness and Health - Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is one of the most greeded. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. + Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is one of the most coveted. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps like Clue, Period Tracker, etc. Those cute pink apps are greedy for your menstrual cycle and intimate life data and will sell it for sure, protect your private life. Check the list below and you will find nice alternatives. @@ -439,15 +439,15 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - Disney+ - Plex - Spotify -- Soundcloud +- SoundCloud **Instead use** #### Video and Audio - [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/) - Jellyfin is the volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached. -- [Streamio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Stremio is a modern media center that's a one-stop solution for your video entertainment. +- [Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Stremio is a modern media center that's a one-stop solution for your video entertainment. #### Audio -- [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - A social platform to enjoy and share music (Soundcloud alternative). +- [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - A social platform to enjoy and share music (SoundCloud alternative). - [Subsonic](https://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp) - Your complete, personal music streamer. - [Ampache](https://ampache.org/) - A web based audio/video streaming application and file manager. - [Koel](https://koel.dev/) - a personal music streaming server that works. @@ -499,10 +499,10 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li Don't use MS Windows. **Instead use** -- [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) - GNU/Linux is a family of mostly free and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start, [Linux-Mint(Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=281) is a beginner friendly Distribution. If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). If you want to install Linux but keep your current operating System, you can set up [dual boot](https://averagelinuxuser.com/dualboot-linux-windows/). +- [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) - GNU/Linux is a family of mostly free and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start, [Linux Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=281) is a beginner friendly distribution. If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). If you want to install Linux but keep your current operating System, you can set up [dual boot](https://averagelinuxuser.com/dualboot-linux-windows/). ## Analytics - Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any privative service. These kind of analytics hurt the users privacy. + Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any private service. These kind of analytics hurt user privacy. **Instead use** - [Matomo](https://matomo.org/) - Google Analytics alternative that protects your data and your customers' privacy. @@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - Paypal - WeChat - _insertBigTechHere_Pay -- Bank payments (wire, sepa, etc) +- Bank payments (wire, SEPA, etc) **Instead use** - [Monero](https://www.getmonero.org/) - Monero is cash for a connected world. It's fast, private, untraceable and secure. @@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [ProExpense](https://github.com/arduia/ProExpense/) - A simple free finance note to safely record daily expenses. - [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) - Manage your shared expenses, easily. - [Nextcloud Cospend](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/cospend) - A group/shared budget manager inspired by the great IHateMoney. - - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. + - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud, Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. ### CRYPTO Avoid using any exchange portfolio tracking or any app like Blockfolio as they **do not** respect your privacy in any way. @@ -570,8 +570,8 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li Avoid using privative databases which you don't control such as Google Firebase. Instead use -- [Supabase](https://supabase.io/) - The Open Source Firebase Alternative. -- [Appwrite](https://appwrite.io/) - Secure Open-Source Backend Server for Web, Mobile & Flutter Developers. +- [Supabase](https://supabase.io/) - Open source Firebase alternative. +- [Appwrite](https://appwrite.io/) - Secure open-source backend server for web, mobile & Flutter developers. - [CondensationDB](https://condensationdb.com/) - Condensation is an open-source zero trust, distributed database enabling to build modern applications while ensuring data ownership and security. ## Utilities From 7acd24cce23722f2f0b223179a2df7a8d005ed9c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: articlecat <38485721+articlecat@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 26 May 2021 13:39:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/33] Grammar fix --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0ed627e..78fb63d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ No servers involved. Everything goes directly from one peer to the other peer. N - [UltraVNC](https://www.uvnc.com/) - UltraVNC is a powerful, easy to use and free - remote pc access softwares - that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen. ## Fitness and Health - Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is one of the most coveted. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. + Your health is a **very** important piece of your **private data** and you should care **a lot** about it. Also, health related data is among the most coveted. Please don't use apps from Google, Fitbit, Huawei, Xiaomi or any company that seeks the gathering of your personal data. If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps like Clue, Period Tracker, etc. Those cute pink apps are greedy for your menstrual cycle and intimate life data and will sell it for sure, protect your private life. Check the list below and you will find nice alternatives. From a3cacd0ce7274efdc9c4933c34a7d94b89d023ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?R=C3=A9my=20F?= Date: Sat, 29 May 2021 03:44:50 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 04/33] Add deezer music section --- README.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9d801dd..c8a9e0a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -480,6 +480,9 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li **Other music streaming projects** - [Freezer](https://git.rip/freezer) +**Deezer Alternative clients** +- [dzr](https://github.com/yne/dzr) - Command line Deezer player for Linux, BSD, Android+Termux + #### Podcasts - [Antennapod](https://antennapod.org/) - The Open Podcast Player. From 0b7c34e6df7c3f2810d33265ff0d753db21f3913 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Date: Sat, 29 May 2021 23:36:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 05/33] Add space to Pocket Paint name --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2d77694..d770864 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ - [DigiKam](https://www.digikam.org/) - Awesome Professional Photo Management with the Power of Open Source. #### Android -- [PocketPaint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. +- [Pocket Paint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. - [Scrambled Exif](https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif) - Remove Exif data from pictures before sharing them. - [ImagePipe](https://codeberg.org/Starfish/Imagepipe) - Reduces image size and removes exif-tags when sharing images on android devices. From fae2e3d6d94f7912b4846c57ece8176b99ae5350 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robin Date: Sat, 29 May 2021 23:51:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 06/33] Add location tracking section --- README.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2d77694..7341b49 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ - [Android](#android-1) - [Smart TV](#smart-tv) - [PC](#PC) +- [Location tracking](#location-tracking) - [Analytics](#analytics) - [Cloaking](#cloaking) - [Office](#office) @@ -539,6 +540,18 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li **Instead use** - [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) - GNU/Linux is a family of mostly free and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start, [Linux-Mint(Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=281) is a beginner friendly Distribution. If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). If you want to install Linux but keep your current operating System, you can set up [dual boot](https://averagelinuxuser.com/dualboot-linux-windows/). +## Location tracking + + **Avoid** + +- Google location history + + **Instead use** + +- [Nextcloud Phonetrack](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack) - Nextcloud app to track location history with an [Android app](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-android) ([other apps also supported](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-oc/-/wikis/userdoc#logging-methods)). Supports caching positions offline and sending them to the server in batches. The first-party app has good battery saving options. +- [OwnTracks](https://owntracks.org/) - Location tracking for displaying the current location only (limited location history functionality). +- [Traccar](https://www.traccar.org/) - Location tracking software made for dedicated GPS logging devices. + ## Analytics Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any privative service. These kind of analytics hurt the users privacy. From 9849da1aad00c75703029db0ee57094f1f95b586 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: articlecat <38485721+articlecat@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 29 May 2021 15:41:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/33] Fix spelling/grammar errors from review --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 78fb63d..7aedde9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots **Check out [this site](https://www.securemessagingapps.com/) for comparisons*. **Avoid** -- WhatAapp +- WhatsApp - Instagram DM - Facebook Messenger - Skype @@ -558,7 +558,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [ProExpense](https://github.com/arduia/ProExpense/) - A simple free finance note to safely record daily expenses. - [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) - Manage your shared expenses, easily. - [Nextcloud Cospend](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/cospend) - A group/shared budget manager inspired by the great IHateMoney. - - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud, Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. + - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. ### CRYPTO Avoid using any exchange portfolio tracking or any app like Blockfolio as they **do not** respect your privacy in any way. From 9a4bf307aa3c1048e7bec76b0db77d81ddb91c42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 30 May 2021 08:13:23 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 08/33] Delist Ruqqus (#78) --- README.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2d77694..58e56d4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -300,7 +300,6 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Lemmy](https://join.lemmy.ml/) - A federated and open alternative to reddit in rust. - [Aether](https://getaether.net/) - Peer-to-peer ephemeral public communities. - [SaidIt](https://saidit.net/) - Open source Reddit clone. -- [Ruqqus](https://github.com/ruqqus/ruqqus) - Open source Reddit alternative without censorship. [See relevant issue: #78](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy/issues/78). **Privacy respecting Reddit clients:** - [Libreddit](https://libredd.it) - Private Reddit front-end written in Rust From 357af9864f390c38284bf7350ed10eac5ada053d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 30 May 2021 08:37:53 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 09/33] Remove Brave-related blog post and add wikipedia link #83 --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9a2ea6e..4f998e1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ - [Ungoogled Chromium](https://ungoogled-software.github.io/) - [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) -> Controversial option: [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS. [Read more info on this related discussion](https://libredd.it/r/privacytoolsIO/comments/gytwmd/brave_browser_privacytoolsio_and_the_negativity/) and [this blog post](https://aspenuwu.me/blog/dont-use-brave/). +> Controversial option: [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS. [Read more info on this related discussion](https://libredd.it/r/privacytoolsIO/comments/gytwmd/brave_browser_privacytoolsio_and_the_negativity/) and [the Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_(web_browser)#Controversies). ### Browser Sync - [xBrowserSync](https://www.xbrowsersync.org/) - Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! From 9b958df8584987a0fdc7da20a8b792e5e10d1ffa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kolaente Date: Sun, 30 May 2021 11:58:49 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 10/33] Add Vikunja --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f998e1..2091410 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -428,6 +428,7 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Notally](https://github.com/OmGodse/Notally) - A beautiful notes app. - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities. - [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. +- [Vikunja](https://vikunja.cloud) - The open-source to-do app to organize your life. ## Video Conferencing **Avoid** From c16666a57ccd8c093c5098429e064047a64b427e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Abrar Fahim Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 00:44:45 +0600 Subject: [PATCH 11/33] Add open source android launchers Added some foss android launchers. --- README.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f998e1..6647ee0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ - [Translation](#translation) - [Android Keyboard](#android-keyboard) - [Android App Store](#android-app-store) +- [Android Launcher](#android-launcher) - [Social Networks and Platforms](#social-networks-and-platforms) - [Instagram](#instagram) - [YouTube](#youtube) @@ -241,6 +242,17 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots ### Alternative Google Play Store clients - [Aurora Store](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-store) - Aurora Store is an open-source alternative Google Play Store frontend client with privacy and modern design in mind. +## Android Launcher + + +- [Lawnchair](https://lawnchair.app/) - No clever tagline needed +- [OpenLauncher](https://github.com/OpenLauncherTeam/openlauncher) - Customizable and Open Source Launcher for Android +- [KISS](https://kisslauncher.com/) - Lightning fast, open-source, < 200kb Android launcher +- [Olauncher](https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher) - Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android. Available at Play Store and F-Droid. +- [Simple App Launcher](https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-App-Launcher) - A simple holder for favourite apps for quick & easy app launcher icon management +- [Rootless Pixel Launcher](https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3) - The Launcher3 fork known as "Rootless Pixel Launcher" + + ## Social Networks and Platforms > Note: Alternative clients will share your IP with the service as they make direct requests. From 582614d246ce2fa7c7b083ae6233a56517ace273 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 11:43:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 12/33] Update Contributing.md --- misc/Contributing.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/misc/Contributing.md b/misc/Contributing.md index b8c7ab6..6d9098d 100644 --- a/misc/Contributing.md +++ b/misc/Contributing.md @@ -1,5 +1,13 @@ # Contributing Guide +## Requirements for a service to be listed: + +- [x] Clear privacy-oriented / own your data policy. +- [x] No user-tracking on project website. Only tracking listed under [Analytics](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy#analytics) allowed. +- [x] Open source code is very valuable since it allows you to trust in the project (you can review the code) and not just trust the words. But some service without Open Source code may be added if there is special trust from community and has a good history privacy-wise. + +> Every project will need investigation. And of course all listings / additions / PRs and issues are open to discussion as I am human and I may make mistakes. + ## Pull Requests If you are familiar you can add a *section* or a *service* yourself via **pull request**. This is the better way. From be5e94864c2a2d4165d1abe04d190ef8fbbbaa49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: meafs Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 21:41:57 +0600 Subject: [PATCH 13/33] Add the Avoid and Instead use sections with closing dots to descriptions --- README.md | 16 +++++++++------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6647ee0..c0fa30c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -243,14 +243,16 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Aurora Store](https://auroraoss.com/download/#aurora-store) - Aurora Store is an open-source alternative Google Play Store frontend client with privacy and modern design in mind. ## Android Launcher + **Avoid** +Third party launchers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and may ask for unnecessary permissions. - -- [Lawnchair](https://lawnchair.app/) - No clever tagline needed -- [OpenLauncher](https://github.com/OpenLauncherTeam/openlauncher) - Customizable and Open Source Launcher for Android -- [KISS](https://kisslauncher.com/) - Lightning fast, open-source, < 200kb Android launcher -- [Olauncher](https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher) - Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android. Available at Play Store and F-Droid. -- [Simple App Launcher](https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-App-Launcher) - A simple holder for favourite apps for quick & easy app launcher icon management -- [Rootless Pixel Launcher](https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3) - The Launcher3 fork known as "Rootless Pixel Launcher" + **Instead use** +- [Lawnchair](https://lawnchair.app/) - No clever tagline needed. +- [OpenLauncher](https://github.com/OpenLauncherTeam/openlauncher) - Customizable and Open Source Launcher for Android. +- [KISS](https://kisslauncher.com/) - Lightning fast, open-source, < 200kb Android launcher. +- [Olauncher](https://github.com/tanujnotes/Olauncher) - Minimal AF (ad-free) launcher app for Android. +- [Simple App Launcher](https://github.com/SimpleMobileTools/Simple-App-Launcher) - A simple holder for favourite apps for quick & easy app launcher icon management. +- [Rootless Pixel Launcher](https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3) - The Launcher3 fork known as "Rootless Pixel Launcher". ## Social Networks and Platforms From c364716d9f7952ea666073591a7f651743de5576 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: meafs Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 21:47:07 +0600 Subject: [PATCH 14/33] Update README.md --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c0fa30c..78718de 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -244,6 +244,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots ## Android Launcher **Avoid** + Third party launchers found on the play store. They may contain ads/trackers and may ask for unnecessary permissions. **Instead use** From 9ee84a5a13d1f34a6c4cf06cd29fce6efab687c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gregor Davies <43633955+Gregor-Davies@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 17:28:33 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 15/33] Update README.md --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f998e1..95a7fb5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -196,6 +196,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - Waze - Sygic - HERE WeGo +- Petal Maps **Instead use** - [Open Street Map (OSM)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) - OpenStreetMap is built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world. From 65c1add4c9eb1bb339b792998a05778e3b14f565 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gregor Davies <43633955+Gregor-Davies@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 17:35:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 16/33] Update README.md --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 95a7fb5..0441d1f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -202,6 +202,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Open Street Map (OSM)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) - OpenStreetMap is built by a community of mappers that contribute and maintain data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and much more, all over the world. - [OSMAnd](https://osmand.net/) - Android/iOS Navigation app using OSM. It is a feature-rich app with all you expect. - [Qwant Maps](https://www.qwant.com/maps/) - An OpenStreetMap-based private Google Maps alternative. +- [Organic Maps](https://organicmaps.app/) - Great offline maps for hikers and cyclists. ## Translation **Avoid** From 61e2105cfc7a4256bb107f84fcd282a76d1af773 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CrossWay <58362788+CrossWayIstaken@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 23:40:56 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 17/33] Update README.md --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f998e1..5ba97d1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ - [Krita](https://github.com/KDE/krita) - Krita is a free and open source digital painting application - [Czkawka](https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka) - Multi functional app to find duplicates and similar images etc. - [DigiKam](https://www.digikam.org/) - Awesome Professional Photo Management with the Power of Open Source. +- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) - Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor used to create vector images #### Android - [Pocket Paint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. From c514ad7eb9cca8e8fffd44aeb5a733b6c3b6b5e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CrossWay <58362788+CrossWayIstaken@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 23:55:53 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 18/33] Nextcloud notes --- README.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5ba97d1..372cc5d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -429,6 +429,8 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Notally](https://github.com/OmGodse/Notally) - A beautiful notes app. - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities. - [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. +- [Nextcloud Notes](https://github.com/nextcloud/notes/) - The Notes app is a distraction free notes taking app for Nextcloud. +- [Nextcloud Notes for Android](https://github.com/stefan-niedermann/nextcloud-notes) - An android client for Nextcloud Notes. ## Video Conferencing **Avoid** From 95318b57043fd90ca34e875b578da750b791a70a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CrossWay <58362788+CrossWayIstaken@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 00:04:19 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 19/33] . --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 372cc5d..8a2ec5e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ - [Krita](https://github.com/KDE/krita) - Krita is a free and open source digital painting application - [Czkawka](https://github.com/qarmin/czkawka) - Multi functional app to find duplicates and similar images etc. - [DigiKam](https://www.digikam.org/) - Awesome Professional Photo Management with the Power of Open Source. -- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) - Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor used to create vector images +- [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/) - Inkscape is a free and open-source vector graphics editor used to create vector images. #### Android - [Pocket Paint](https://github.com/Catrobat/Paintroid) - The standard image manipulation app for Catroid. From 4f022ca63c5b0794422809a4de9d11f48687212f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amin Vakil Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 14:31:14 +0430 Subject: [PATCH 20/33] Add gnucash to personal finances management --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f998e1..5ef5489 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -598,6 +598,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) - Manage your shared expenses, easily. - [Nextcloud Cospend](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/cospend) - A group/shared budget manager inspired by the great IHateMoney. - [MoneyBuster](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/moneybuster/) - Android client for Nextcloud Cospend and [IHateMoney](https://ihatemoney.org/) servers. +- [GnuCash](https://gnucash.org/) - GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. ### CRYPTO Avoid using any exchange portfolio tracking or any app like Blockfolio as they **do not** respect your privacy in any way. From 2b8234c4a8cb33ae58857d9e29b449c4b207f409 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: liimee <70614549+liimee@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 22:26:09 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 21/33] Update README.md --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f998e1..8cdf267 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -547,6 +547,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [Umami](https://umami.is/) - A simple, fast, website analytics alternative to Google Analytics. - [Aurora](https://useaurora.app/) - 100% Cookie-Free Open Website Analytics. Collect Anonymous Data. Make your Audience Happy Now! - [Nullitics](https://nullitics.com/) - Zero-effort open-source cheap analytics. +- [Shynet](https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet) - Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS. ## Cloaking ### Images From 3f734adbca99b90d9ab4f5a0818bc2b4fb506839 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CrossWay <58362788+CrossWayIstaken@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 17:25:55 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 22/33] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8a2ec5e..e54843d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities. - [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. - [Nextcloud Notes](https://github.com/nextcloud/notes/) - The Notes app is a distraction free notes taking app for Nextcloud. -- [Nextcloud Notes for Android](https://github.com/stefan-niedermann/nextcloud-notes) - An android client for Nextcloud Notes. + - [Nextcloud Notes for Android](https://github.com/stefan-niedermann/nextcloud-notes) - An android client for Nextcloud Notes. ## Video Conferencing **Avoid** From 1a0ced8e6c2e99f7152230b9c56eea4e46018389 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Cyph0ZD <75679032+Cyph0ZD@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 00:15:52 +1000 Subject: [PATCH 23/33] README.md: Add OnionShare --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 16e812e..e4c615a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -187,6 +187,7 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Snapdrop](https://snapdrop.net/) - A Progressive Web App for local file sharing inspired by Apple's Airdrop. - [Paperless-ng](https://github.com/jonaswinkler/paperless-ng) - A supercharged version of paperless: scan, index and archive all your physical documents. - [Paperless](https://github.com/the-paperless-project/paperless) - [Now archived] Scan, index, and archive all of your paper documents. +- [OnionShare](https://github.com/micahflee/onionshare) - An open source tool that lets you securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat with friends using the Tor network. ## Maps and Navigation **Avoid** From e6c454b53078f75cc3b8e8187dca634bc7b4a5d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 18:08:10 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 24/33] Update README.md Co-authored-by: a1300 --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 35c868f..fd8476a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -80,9 +80,9 @@ #### Desktop - [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) + - [LibreWolf](https://librewolf-community.gitlab.io/) - Privacy-focused Firefox fork. - [Ungoogled Chromium](https://ungoogled-software.github.io/) - [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/) -- [LibreWolf](https://librewolf-community.gitlab.io/) > Controversial yet a good option: [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Android/iOS From 497750a33e4d30e20a68945cab1ad3a3c310cbd0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2021 23:40:05 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 25/33] Add Etherpad --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 464f256..25530ea 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -589,6 +589,7 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) - Free and open source offline office. - [OnlyOffice](https://www.onlyoffice.com/) - Free and open source online office for collaboration. - [Cryptpad](https://cryptpad.fr/) - Collaboration suite, encrypted and open-source. +- [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Highly customizable open source online editor providing collaborative editing in really real-time. ## Fonts **Avoid** From f162d457f0069c72b5e50e681a484f7d908d382a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 19:09:33 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 26/33] add pigallery2 --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 25530ea..1aaaed6 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ ### Self-hosted - [Photoprism](https://photoprism.app) - Feature rich server-based application for browsing, organizing and sharing your personal photo collection. The most similar to Google Photos. +- [Pigallery2](http://bpatrik.github.io/pigallery2/) - A self-hosted directory-first photo gallery website. - [Photoview](https://photoview.github.io/) - Photo gallery for self-hosted personal servers with Facial Recognition. - [Photostructure](https://photostructure.com/) - Self-hosted photo library that makes browsing and sharing a lifetime of memories delightful. - [LibrePhotos](https://github.com/LibrePhotos/librephotos) - Active [OwnPhotos](https://github.com/hooram/ownphotos) fork. Self hosted alternative to Google Photos. From 416395cfac5383bb2d6db5b612fafb20fe8e9a32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 08:50:59 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 27/33] Add Captchas section and list DOOMcaptcha (#105) --- README.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7703eff..1430440 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ - [Smart TV](#smart-tv) - [PC](#PC) - [Analytics](#analytics) +- [Captchas](#captchas) - [Cloaking](#cloaking) - [Office](#office) - [Fonts](#fonts) @@ -574,6 +575,17 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li - [Nullitics](https://nullitics.com/) - Zero-effort open-source cheap analytics. - [Shynet](https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet) - Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS. +## Captchas + **Avoid** + +Google captchas use cookies to track users and rank their IPs. + +- Google reCAPTCHA + + + **Instead use** +- [DoomCaptcha](https://github.com/vivirenremoto/doomcaptcha) - Captchas don't have to be boring [READ THE DISCLAIMER ON PROJECT'S WEBSITE](https://vivirenremoto.github.io/doomcaptcha/). + ## Cloaking ### Images - [Fawkes](https://github.com/Shawn-Shan/fawkes) - privacy preserving tool against facial recognition systems. From 97b9f2cd35168c0a68b6b7852c1a94ff950bc6a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CrossWay <58362788+CrossWayIstaken@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 22:39:49 +0700 Subject: [PATCH 28/33] Bromite WebView --- README.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1430440..43d421e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ - [Search Engines](#search-engines) - [Web Browser](#web-browser) - [Browser Sync](#browser-sync) + - [WebView](#webview) - [Photo Storage](#photo-storage) - [Photo Editing and Management](#photo-editing-and-management) - [Cloud Storage](#cloud-storage) @@ -100,6 +101,10 @@ ### Browser Sync - [xBrowserSync](https://www.xbrowsersync.org/) - Browser syncing as it should be: secure, anonymous and free! +### WebView +- [Bromite WebView](https://www.bromite.org/system_web_view) - Bromite WebView is a version of Android System WebView with support for ad blocking and enhanced privacy. + - [WebView Switcher](https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/bromitewebview) - A tool for installing Bromite WebView on android 10+ + ## Photo Storage **Avoid** - Google Photos From a0d23b8d1f0c8dce613876d75efe5fdff1cb0749 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:06:51 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 29/33] Add GooglePhotosTakeoutHelper script --- README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a9de6e6..f88faa8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -108,6 +108,7 @@ ## Photo Storage **Avoid** - Google Photos + - [Google Photos Takeout Helper](https://github.com/TheLastGimbus/GooglePhotosTakeoutHelper) - Script that organizes the Google Takeout messy archive into one big chronological folder. Use this script to get out of Google Photos :). - Amazon Photos **Instead use** From 605223a5272b65df77fb50506b5e29dfb69f1b8f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:10:35 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 30/33] Add Google Keep Exporter --- README.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f88faa8..73bff1a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -447,7 +447,13 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Anonaddy](https://github.com/anonaddy/anonaddy) ## Notes and Tasks - **Avoid** using Google Keep, Evernote, Squid, Notion, OneNote, etc. + **Avoid** +- Google Keep + - [Google Keep Exporter](https://github.com/vHanda/google-keep-exporter) - Convert your Google Keep notes into a standard markdown + YAML header format. +- Evernote +- Squid +- Notion +- OneNote **Instead use** - [TinyList](https://tinylist.app/) - Create and share notes and checklists, without sacrificing your privacy. From 27b233967f174edaf4aff9d730840db91e634719 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:19:17 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 31/33] Move location tracking section --- README.md | 26 +++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 596148b..7a7ac0f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ - [2FA](#2fa) - [File Management and Sharing](#file-management-and-sharing) - [Maps and Navigation](#maps-and-navigation) +- [Location tracking](#location-tracking) - [Translation](#translation) - [Android Keyboard](#android-keyboard) - [Android App Store](#android-app-store) @@ -53,7 +54,6 @@ - [Android](#android-1) - [Smart TV](#smart-tv) - [PC](#PC) -- [Location tracking](#location-tracking) - [Analytics](#analytics) - [Captchas](#captchas) - [Cloaking](#cloaking) @@ -217,6 +217,18 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots - [Qwant Maps](https://www.qwant.com/maps/) - An OpenStreetMap-based private Google Maps alternative. - [Organic Maps](https://organicmaps.app/) - Great offline maps for hikers and cyclists. +## Location tracking + + **Avoid** + +- Google location history. + + **Instead use** + +- [Nextcloud Phonetrack](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack) - Nextcloud app to track location history with an [Android app](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-android) ([other apps also supported](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-oc/-/wikis/userdoc#logging-methods)). Supports caching positions offline and sending them to the server in batches. The first-party app has good battery saving options. +- [OwnTracks](https://owntracks.org/) - Location tracking for displaying the current location only (limited location history functionality). +- [Traccar](https://www.traccar.org/) - Location tracking software made for dedicated GPS logging devices. + ## Translation **Avoid** - Google Translate @@ -578,18 +590,6 @@ If you need an app for **menstrual cycle tracking** please don't use any apps li **Instead use** - [GNU/Linux](https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux/) - GNU/Linux is a family of mostly free and open source Operating Systems mostly developed by the community. If you don't know where to start, [Linux Mint (Cinnamon)](https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=281) is a beginner friendly distribution. If you want to try it out without installing it to your computer, you can use a [Live USB Stick](https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm). If you want to install Linux but keep your current operating System, you can set up [dual boot](https://averagelinuxuser.com/dualboot-linux-windows/). -## Location tracking - - **Avoid** - -- Google location history - - **Instead use** - -- [Nextcloud Phonetrack](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack) - Nextcloud app to track location history with an [Android app](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-android) ([other apps also supported](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-oc/-/wikis/userdoc#logging-methods)). Supports caching positions offline and sending them to the server in batches. The first-party app has good battery saving options. -- [OwnTracks](https://owntracks.org/) - Location tracking for displaying the current location only (limited location history functionality). -- [Traccar](https://www.traccar.org/) - Location tracking software made for dedicated GPS logging devices. - ## Analytics Avoid any analytics service that comes from Google, Facebook, Microsoft or any private service. These kind of analytics hurt user privacy. From 79d4a773b417fc9567f0a551d96b470593a70591 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PLUJA <64632615+pluja@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 19:22:25 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 32/33] Add FindMyDevice alternatives --- README.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7a7ac0f..a7a51d4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -222,13 +222,18 @@ Remember: Without strong encryption, you will be spied on systematically by lots **Avoid** - Google location history. +- Google FindMyDevice. **Instead use** +### Tracking - [Nextcloud Phonetrack](https://apps.nextcloud.com/apps/phonetrack) - Nextcloud app to track location history with an [Android app](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-android) ([other apps also supported](https://gitlab.com/eneiluj/phonetrack-oc/-/wikis/userdoc#logging-methods)). Supports caching positions offline and sending them to the server in batches. The first-party app has good battery saving options. - [OwnTracks](https://owntracks.org/) - Location tracking for displaying the current location only (limited location history functionality). - [Traccar](https://www.traccar.org/) - Location tracking software made for dedicated GPS logging devices. +### Find My Device +- [Find My Device](https://gitlab.com/Nulide/findmydevice) - Find your Android Device via SMS. + ## Translation **Avoid** - Google Translate From 39b3eb5347a43a4cb221c6f182db7a16f33cd878 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kolaente Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 20:48:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 33/33] Change link to vikunja.io --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2091410..2e79584 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -428,7 +428,7 @@ With email aliases , you can finally create a different identity for each websit - [Notally](https://github.com/OmGodse/Notally) - A beautiful notes app. - [Joplin](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) - Note taking and to-do application with synchronisation capabilities. - [Logseq](https://logseq.com/) - A privacy-first alternative to WorkFlowy. -- [Vikunja](https://vikunja.cloud) - The open-source to-do app to organize your life. +- [Vikunja](https://vikunja.io) - The open-source to-do app to organize your life. ## Video Conferencing **Avoid**