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The Phone Decision: (A “Google” Phone :)) Pixel 9a with GrapheneOS

By bilemaPosted on February 25, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogle, Switching to LinuxTagged Android alternatives, de-googling, degoogled phone, GrapheneOS, LineageOS, mobile privacy, Pixel 9a, privacy, Sailfish OSNo Comments

The phone has always been the elephant in the room. I can migrate email, switch to Linux, replace every Google service on my desktop—but all of that feels hollow when I’m carrying a Google device in my pocket 16 hours a day, feeding the surveillance engine with every tap, swipe, and location ping. So the […]

The CAD Software Non-Issue: LibreCAD on Linux

By bilemaPosted on February 25, 2026Posted in Switching to LinuxTagged CAD software, de-googling, LibreCAD, Linux, open source, technical drawingNo Comments

Not every part of this de-Googling and Linux migration involves sacrifice, difficult decisions, or frustrating compromises. Some things just… work. LibreCAD is one of those things. What LibreCAD Is (And Why I Use It) LibreCAD is open-source 2D CAD software. It’s designed for technical drawing, drafting, and engineering work—creating floor plans, mechanical parts, schematics, and […]

The Work Compromise: Containing Microsoft

By bilemaPosted on February 5, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogle, Switching to LinuxTagged browser isolation, Chromium, de-googling, digital privacy, Microsoft 365, Outlook, privacy, work emailNo Comments

Not everything in this project is within my control. I can choose my personal email provider, my desktop operating system, and my cloud storage solution. But I can’t choose what my employer mandates for work communication. That means Microsoft stays. Outlook for email. Teams for communication. OneDrive and SharePoint for document storage. Office 365 for […]

Making the Switch: Why Linux?

By bilemaPosted on February 1, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogle, Switching to LinuxTagged de-googling, KDE Plasma, Kubuntu, Linux, open source, privacy, tech independence, Windows alternativesNo Comments

Let me be clear upfront: you don’t have to switch from Windows or Mac to de-Google your life. You can replace Gmail with Proton, use LibreWolf on Windows, run Signal and Bitwarden on macOS, and achieve most of your privacy goals without touching your operating system. But I’m choosing to make the switch anyway—in the […]