Key insights

• 💻 Alternative non-Google password managers like KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password, and Proton offer additional security features and privacy benefits
• 🔒 Tips for exporting, importing, and managing passwords, recommendation for a two-factor authentication app, and guidelines for migrating from Google Authenticator to another app
• 🗺️ Options for de-Googling including alternative map apps like OpenStreetMap and Magic Earth, as well as cloud storage alternatives such as Proton Drive and Cryptomator for encryption
• 🛡️ Proton's storage limitation and upgrade options, OnCloud and NextCloud for more control and port forwarding, Tresorit's strong privacy and security features with limited storage and high cost, Py hole for running a personal DNS filter at home, Ad blocking on the web through Brave browser's built-in Shields feature
• 🛡️ Protect your browsing privacy and block ads with uBlock Origin, consider alternatives like AdGuard for Safari, bypass site restrictions by disabling JavaScript, use alternative apps like FreeTube to watch YouTube content without exposing your preferences to Google
• 📺 There are alternative apps and front ends for watching YouTube without ads but using them comes with risks. However, you can watch YouTube without ads by using Bing. It's not a perfect alternative, but it's a workaround for now

Q&A

• What are the considerations for using alternative apps and front ends for watching YouTube without ads?

  There are no iOS or desktop apps available for alternate services, and using public Invidious servers raises privacy and security concerns. While Invidious allows customized viewing of YouTube, it comes with risks. As an alternative, utilizing Bing to watch YouTube without ads is a workaround.

• How can I protect my browsing privacy, block ads, and watch YouTube without exposing my preferences to Google?

  uBlock Origin is an effective ad blocker that allows custom filtering options and JavaScript blocking. Consider AdGuard as an alternative, and bypass ad blocker restrictions by disabling JavaScript and enabling it for specific sites. To watch YouTube content without exposing preferences to Google, alternative apps like FreeTube can be used. However, using alternatives for YouTube comes with risks, and a workaround for watching YouTube without ads is using Bing.

• What are the limitations and considerations for using Proton and other non-Google options for data management?

  Proton's largest problem is the limited storage on their plans. OnCloud, NextCloud, and Tresorit can provide more control, with the latter featuring high privacy and security but limited storage and high cost. Additionally, Py hole allows running a personal DNS filter at home for ad blocking, and ad blocking on the web is available through Brave browser's built-in Shields feature.

• How can I export, import, and manage passwords when migrating from Google's services?

  Export passwords from the old password manager like Google Passwords as a CSV file, then import them into a new password manager like 1Password or Authy. Use a two-factor authentication app, such as Authy or Aegis, for secure logins. Migrating from Google Authenticator involves exporting QR codes and then importing them into a new authentication app. Ensure to avoid storing recovery codes in the password manager and be mindful of security implications.

• What are the alternative options for password management, cloud storage, Maps, ad management, and YouTube?

  Non-Google options for password management include KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password, and Proton, offering additional security features and privacy benefits. Alternatives to Google Maps are OpenStreetMap, MapQuest, and Magic Earth, while cloud storage alternatives include Proton Drive and Cryptomator. For ad management, Py hole enables running a personal DNS filter at home, and the Brave browser offers built-in ad blocking through its Shields feature.

• 00:00 Google's tracking abilities and lawsuits won't stop their data collection, but there are alternative options for password management, cloud storage, Maps, ad management, and YouTube. Popular non-Google password managers include KeePass, Bitwarden, 1Password, and Proton. These options offer additional security features and privacy benefits compared to Google's built-in password manager.
• 03:57 Tips for exporting, importing, and managing passwords, recommendation for a two-factor authentication app, and guidelines for migrating from Google Authenticator to another app.
• 07:44 Options for de-Googling include alternative map apps like OpenStreetMap and Magic Earth, as well as cloud storage alternatives such as Proton Drive and Cryptomator for encryption.
• 11:44 Proton's largest problem is the limited storage on their plans; OnCloud and NextCloud provide more control but require port forwarding; Tresorit is a highly secure and private Swiss post service with limited storage and high cost; Py hole allows running a personal DNS filter at home for ad blocking; Ad blocking on the web is available through Brave browser's built-in Shields feature.
• 15:18 Protect your browsing privacy and block ads with uBlock Origin, consider alternatives like AdGuard for Safari, bypass site restrictions by disabling JavaScript, use alternative apps like FreeTube to watch YouTube content without exposing your preferences to Google.
• 19:20 There are alternative apps and front ends for watching YouTube without ads but using them comes with risks. However, you can watch YouTube without ads by using Bing. It's not a perfect alternative, but it's a workaround for now.