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Why I Switched to LibreWolf as My Default Browser

By bilemaPosted on February 3, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogleTagged Brave Browser, Browser, Chromium, Cross-Platform, digital privacy, Firefox, LibreWolf, privacyNo Comments

After spending considerable time with Brave Browser on Windows, I’ve made the decision to switch to LibreWolf as my primary browser. Here’s why, and how I’m managing the transition. The Decision to Switch I’ve been a Brave user for a while now, and I won’t deny that the Chromium engine has its advantages—it’s fast, widely […]

The Services I’m Replacing: A de-Googling Breakdown

By bilemaPosted on January 29, 2026Posted in EscapeGoogleTagged big tech, data ownership, de-googling, digital privacy, Google alternatives, LibreWolf, privacy, Proton, tech independenceNo Comments

This is a list of services I need to replace as I leave the Google ecosystem and broader big tech. For each one, I’ll explain what I’m currently using, what I’m switching to, and why I made that choice. Consider this a roadmap. I’ll dive deeper into each service migration in dedicated posts down the […]

I'm documenting my journey to leave Google and the broader big tech ecosystem—not as a dramatic exit, but as a practical, functional transition. After a decade as a Google enthusiast, privacy concerns forced a reckoning: How much quality and functionality must I sacrifice to own my data and control my tools?

Follow along as I find alternatives to big tech solutions from Google, Meta, and Microsoft—while maintaining the quality in my workflow and keeping life functional. Real solutions, honest compromises and everything I learn along the way.