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Finally in a mental space where I feel I can start some of the deep disentangling from large tech companies I have been using forever. You know the ones. This has been overwhelming me for a while, so doing some small changes to get momentum to get to where I can complete this. Some movement is hopefully better than no movement.

Anyone got a good alternative to Lens on Android they would like to rec? Found a new translation app already, but Lens is proving a bit more complicated. I'd love to hear what others find useful.

How are people replacing their Outlook and Gmail email addressed? I may as well start doing my homework on that too.

If anyone knows any hashtags for expanding the reach of requests like this I would appreciate that also. I don't know where to brgin on wording, amd I don't want to lose what motivation I have atm.

@commonst this sounds like something that is @HauntedOwlbear's wheelhouse. Not sure if you have met them, they are amazing and lovely.

@DarkestKale @HauntedOwlbear no I have not. But always willing to meet more tech folk.

@HauntedOwlbear pleased to meet you! I would like to are you aware of any hashrags being used by people for suggestions and info on switching from the large tech co's to better options? Thank you in advance.

@commonst Hello! I missed this a few days ago... the ones I can think of are
#degoogle #leaveGAFAM

commonst

@HauntedOwlbear no worries, amd thank you! I will check these out.

@commonst @DarkestKale oh yeah, @ChatonsOrg and @Framasoft are great

I host all my own not-gafam stuff at home, but not everyone wants an extra pet/hobby

@HauntedOwlbear @DarkestKale I deal with software all day at work, occasionally I want to be able to get someone else to do the triage. 😁