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** '''[https://f-droid.org/packages/org.gnu.icecat/ GNU IceCat]''' ('''Freedom Tip''') is the FSF’s version built on Firefox <abbr title="Extended Support Release">ESR</abbr>, which means it doesn't have the latest fancy Firefox features. Instead it is stripped from most proprietary stuff, comes with FSF endorsed addons preinstalled (and doesn't promote other addons). | ** '''[https://f-droid.org/packages/org.gnu.icecat/ GNU IceCat]''' ('''Freedom Tip''') is the FSF’s version built on Firefox <abbr title="Extended Support Release">ESR</abbr>, which means it doesn't have the latest fancy Firefox features. Instead it is stripped from most proprietary stuff, comes with FSF endorsed addons preinstalled (and doesn't promote other addons). | ||
** Notable mention: '''LibreWolf'''. | ** Notable mention: '''LibreWolf'''. | ||
* '''[https://f-droid.org/packages/acr.browser.lightning/ Lightning]''' is a nice browser I used for a while. On many mobile devices it will be one of the fastest browsers and with it you are even able to browse via [ | * '''[https://f-droid.org/packages/acr.browser.lightning/ Lightning]''' is a nice browser I used for a while. On many mobile devices it will be one of the fastest browsers and with it you are even able to browse via [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(anonymity_network) Tor] quite fast. ❗️This browser comes with Google as the standard search engine. | ||
===Browser Addons=== | ===Browser Addons=== | ||
* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ uBlock Origin]''' is the only ad blocker you need, but it's more than that. You can block all kinds of stuff. E.g. you can get blocklists from [ | * '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ uBlock Origin]''' is the only ad blocker you need, but it's more than that. You can block all kinds of stuff. E.g. you can get blocklists from [https://github.com/StevenBlack/hosts/ Stephen Black] to block fake news, porn, social media or gambling sites. You can also block individual elements that you don't like on sites to give them a more clear appearance. | ||
* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cloud-firewall/ Cloud Firewall]''' is an awesome addon that can completely block connections to Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple and Cloudflare including sites or elements hosted on their clouds. | * '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/cloud-firewall/ Cloud Firewall]''' is an awesome addon that can completely block connections to Google, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple and Cloudflare including sites or elements hosted on their clouds. | ||
* '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/https-everywhere/ https Everywhere]''' Is another must-have that lets you browse the web via secure https if possible and block sites that don't have https set up or at least warn before you access them. | * '''[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/https-everywhere/ https Everywhere]''' Is another must-have that lets you browse the web via secure https if possible and block sites that don't have https set up or at least warn before you access them. | ||
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* Notable mentions: '''[https://f-droid.org/packages/org.kontalk Kontalk]''', '''[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.briarproject.briar.android Briar]''', '''[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/network.loki.messenger.fdroid/ Session]'''. | * Notable mentions: '''[https://f-droid.org/packages/org.kontalk Kontalk]''', '''[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.briarproject.briar.android Briar]''', '''[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/network.loki.messenger.fdroid/ Session]'''. | ||
===Video Conference=== | |||
* '''[https://bigbluebutton.org/ Big Blue Button]''' is a great video conference tool that is completely free of trackers. I like to use the German instance [https://www.senfcall.de/ Senfcall]. | |||
* '''[https://meet.jit.si Jitsi Meet]''' is another option but ❗️ currently it's in the Cloudflare cloud! Better use '''[https://framatalk.org/ FramaTalk]''' instead. | |||
===Social Media=== | ===Social Media=== | ||
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* '''[https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud]''' is what you use if you need a cloud. | * '''[https://nextcloud.com/ Nextcloud]''' is what you use if you need a cloud. | ||
** '''[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/at.bitfire.davdroid/ DAVx⁵]''' is a mobile app that let's you sync your contacts & calendar to your Nextcloud. | ** '''[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/at.bitfire.davdroid/ DAVx⁵]''' is a mobile app that let's you sync your contacts & calendar to your Nextcloud. | ||
* '''[https://e.foundation/ /e/ cloud''' is the cloud that comes with the /e/ mobile operating system. You can use it to automatically sync all your important data. | * '''[https://e.foundation/ /e/ cloud]''' is the cloud that comes with the /e/ mobile operating system. You can use it to automatically sync all your important data. | ||
===Office=== | ===Office=== | ||
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===Online Stores=== | ===Online Stores=== | ||
* '''[https://www.avocadostore.de/ Avocado Store]''' ('''Environmental Tip''') is once again an ethical choice I'm throwing in here. It is a shop for eco-fashion and home supplies where each product must fulfill at least one principle (like bio, long-lasting, recycled & recycleable, vegan,...) . ❗️Unfortunately the site is hosted on the Google cloud and contains Google tracking and all pictures are stored on the Amazon cloud. | * '''[https://www.avocadostore.de/ Avocado Store]''' ('''Environmental Tip''') is once again an ethical choice I'm throwing in here. It is a shop for eco-fashion and home supplies where each product must fulfill at least one principle (like bio, long-lasting, recycled & recycleable, vegan,...) . ❗️Unfortunately the site is hosted on the Google cloud and contains Google tracking and all pictures are stored on the Amazon cloud. | ||
* '''[https://www.willhaben.at/ Willhaben]''' ('''Austria Tip''') is an online trading and reselling marketplace that is great to get your hand on anything second hand and commission-free. It's only for Austria though. | * '''[https://www.willhaben.at/ Willhaben]''' ('''Austria Tip''') is an online trading and reselling marketplace that is great to get your hand on anything second hand and commission-free. It's only for Austria though. | ||
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Generally: You'll want to go with hardware that runs the software we discussed before. | Generally: You'll want to go with hardware that runs the software we discussed before. | ||
If you already have a device where you can flash one of the privacy friendly [ | If you already have a device where you can flash one of the privacy friendly [[#Operating Systems]] I'd recommend you do that instead of buying a new device: Consider e-waste and resources! Also consider buying a used device and/or resell your old device. | ||
===Smartphones=== | ===Smartphones=== | ||
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** [https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2015/fall/privacy-who-needs-it Privacy: Who needs it?] by Zak Rogoff, Free Software Foundation | ** [https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2015/fall/privacy-who-needs-it Privacy: Who needs it?] by Zak Rogoff, Free Software Foundation | ||
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software Free Software]''' vs '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software Open Source]''' | * '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software Free Software]''' vs '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software Open Source]''' | ||
** [ | ** [https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.en.html Open Source Misses the Point] by Richard Stallman, Free Software Foundation | ||
** [What is Free Software and is it the same as Open Source?] | ** [https://opensource.org/faq#free-software What is Free Software and is it the same as Open Source?] by the Open Source Initiative | ||
** <abbr title="too long, didn't read / here is the gist">TL;DR:</abbr> Use "Free Software" if you care about the ethics of software freedom and not just the practicality. If you are neutral use <abbr title="free libre open source software">FLOSS</abbr> not <abbr title="free open source software">FOSS</abbr> as the latter could be misunderstood as open source software that is free as in free beer. | ** <abbr title="too long, didn't read / here is the gist">TL;DR:</abbr> Use "Free Software" if you care about the ethics of software freedom and not just the practicality. If you are neutral use <abbr title="free libre open source software">FLOSS</abbr> not <abbr title="free open source software">FOSS</abbr> as the latter could be misunderstood as open source software that is free as in free beer. | ||
* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password Passwords], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password_manager Password Managers] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication Two/Multi Factor Authorization]''' | * '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password Passwords], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password_manager Password Managers] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication Two/Multi Factor Authorization]''' | ||
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* 2022-06-09: Started move to JoinFediverseWiki. | * 2022-06-09: Started move to JoinFediverseWiki. | ||
* 2022-06-21: Finished move to JoinFediverseWiki. | * 2022-06-21: Finished move to JoinFediverseWiki. | ||
* 2022-09-10: Finally added video conference section. | |||
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