diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9c31729..c92d2c5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also - *Use other forum sites relating to specific topics. This is a very broad service.* - Translate - [Swisscows Translate](https://swisscows.ch/translate) - A powerful translation service with many languages available. - - [DeepL](https://deepl.com/) - **14-eyes** - DeepL is an artifical intelligence translation service. *Editor note: The site server seems to be hosted in Finland, yet the company lists itself as [a company based in germany](https://www.deepl.com/pro-faq.html) in the Data Protection section.* + - [DeepL](https://deepl.com/) - **14-eyes** - DeepL is an artifical intelligence translation service. *Editor note: The site server seems to be hosted in Finland, yet the company lists itself as [a company based in Germany](https://www.deepl.com/pro-faq.html) in the Data Protection section.* - *Help requested!* - Google Ads/AdMob/AdSense - *Help requested!* @@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also - Calendar - [Lightning Calendar](https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/calendar/) (Thunderbird)- Developed by Mozilla Foundation and open-source. Integrates into Thunderbird and SeaMonkey. - [Tutanota Calendar](https://tutanota.com/calendar/) - Developed by Tutanota. Free cross-platform encrypted calendar. Allows importing of other Calendar files. - - [Fruux](https://fruux.com/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source calendar using "sabre/dav" (open-source WebDAV, CardDAV, and CalDAV). They mention privacy quite a bit on their site. Very large number of features, and supports nearly every device: Windows, iOS, Linux, Android, BlackBerry, SailFish, and also a Webapp for browsers. + - [Fruux](https://fruux.com/) - **14-eyes** - Open-source calendar using "sabre/dav" (open-source WebDAV, CardDAV, and CalDAV). They mention privacy quite a bit on their site. Very large number of features, and supports nearly every device: Windows, iOS, Linux, Android, BlackBerry, SailFish, and also a webapp for browsers. - Docs/Sheets/Slides (cloud collaboration) - [CryptPad](https://cryptpad.fr/) - **9-eyes** - Open-source "zero knowledge" collaborative cloud editor. They offer Rich Text, Code, Presentation, Sheet (beta), Poll, Kanban, Whiteboard, and CryptDrive. 100% Client side encryption. Tons of useful features. - [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org/) - Self-hosted collaborative editor. Does not use the browser. Not the greatest interface, but it's open-source and you have full control over who can see your data. @@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also - [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - **14-eyes** - Also self-hosted. Spin-off of ownCloud. **Also offers Calendar and Contacts** (thanks @chribre) - [Syncthing](https://syncthing.net/) - **9-eyes** - An interesting take on cloud storage: decentralized. Peer-to-peer between only your devices. Software is open-source and available on GitHub. - [Sia](https://sia.tech/) - Fully decentralized cloud storage. - - [Tresorit](https://tresorit.com/) - Primarily meant for businesses, but offeres a free version for individuals as well. (thanks u/xNick26) + - [Tresorit](https://tresorit.com/) - Primarily meant for businesses, but offers a free version for individuals as well. (thanks u/xNick26) - [Sync](https://www.sync.com) - End-to-end encrypted Google Drive/Dropbox replacement. - [JottaCloud](https://jottacloud.com/en/) - **9-eyes** - Norway based cloud storage provider with free and paid plans. Thanks @mynamesleon - [Armored](https://armored.net/) - **9-eyes** - Nextcloud instance hosted by Epik.com. Paid plans with 30-day trial. Servers in a "secure bunker" in Norway. Supports other Nextcloud features such as Nextcloud Talk. @@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also - [QOwnNotes](https://www.qownnotes.org/) - Open-source file editor with Markdown support. (thanks u/maqp2) - Play Music & Play Movies and TV - [Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.github.io/) - Open-source alternative to the Play media services. You do need to provide your own content, however. In active development with frequent updates (to the source, that is). - - [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - Self hosted, decentralized music service. Provide your own audio. (thanks u/DashEquals) + - [Funkwhale](https://funkwhale.audio/) - Self-hosted, decentralized music service. Provide your own audio. (thanks u/DashEquals) - [Airsonic](https://airsonic.github.io/) - **Music only** - Self-hosted open-source media streamer. Has features for transcoding audio on-the-fly for "virtually any audio format". You can also set bandwidth limits if you need to. Looks very powerful. - [Music Player Daemon](https://www.musicpd.org/) - A "flexible, powerful, server-side application for playing music". - [Popcorn Time](https://popcorntime.sh/faq) - Open source software for desktop and mobile that let you easily stream movie/TV torrents. **Be careful if your country or ISP has policies against torrenting, a VPN is recommended.** Thanks @je-vv @@ -200,9 +200,9 @@ These Firefox extensions can help prevent connections to Google domains and also - Classroom - [Moodle](https://moodle.org/) - Self-hosted Classroom software for schools. Very powerful. Thanks @jankapunkt - [ILIAS](https://www.ilias.de/en/) - Another self-hosted open source classroom software. Thanks again to @jankapunkt - - [Canvas](https://www.instructure.com/canvas) Paid service by Instructure. Also avaliable as a [self hosted, open source option](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms). To ensure privacy, use the self-hosted option. + - [Canvas](https://www.instructure.com/canvas) Paid service by Instructure. Also available as a [self-hosted, open source option](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms). To ensure privacy, use the self-hosted option. - Maps/Street View - - [OpenStreetMaps](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) **9-eyes** - Collaborative project to create a free, editable map of the world (from Wikipedia). Completely crowdsources. Very strong alternative to Maps. + - [OpenStreetMaps](https://www.openstreetmap.org/) **9-eyes** - Collaborative project to create a free, editable map of the world (from Wikipedia). Completely crowdsourced. Very strong alternative to Maps. - [Qwant Maps](https://www.qwant.com/maps/) - Maps from the makers of Qwant search engine. Thanks @mynamesleon - [Benmaps](https://benmaps.fr) - Another maps alternative based on OpenStreetMaps. Thanks @dimqua - [Mapillary](https://www.mapillary.com/app/) - Crowdsourced street-level imagery built on top of OpenStreetMaps. Open source. Includes map data generated with object recognition software. Coverage is lacking in many cities but can always be improved upon. @@ -328,12 +328,12 @@ When searching for replacements, check the alternative stores (such as F-Droid) - Maps/Waze - Don't use Waze. It's owned by Google. - [Maps](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.axet.maps/) - Available from F-Droid. Open-source navigation app based on MAPS.ME. Searching for addresses doesn't always work and finding businesses can be a slight hassle, but overall one of the better apps I've used. - - [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - OpenStreeMaps for Android. (thanks u/masao77) + - [OsmAnd](https://osmand.net/) - OpenStreetMaps for Android. (thanks u/masao77) - As OsmAnd is primarily crowdsourced, many regions may not be totally accurate. If you would like to help improve OpenStreetMaps and OsmAnd, check out [StreetComplete](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/StreetComplete). It is available from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.westnordost.streetcomplete/). - [Transportr](https://transportr.app/) - Primarily European, this is an open-source public transport app. Thanks to @lgiard - [Offi or Oeffi](https://oeffi.schildbach.de/) - Another recommendation from @lgiard, this app is also for public transport. - News - - [Flym](https://github.com/FredJul/Flym) - Open-source materian design RSS reader. Available from F-Droid. + - [Flym](https://github.com/FredJul/Flym) - Open-source Material Design RSS reader. Available from F-Droid. - Photos - [Piwigo Android](https://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo-Android) - You need to have Piwigo set up first. - Pay @@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ When searching for replacements, check the alternative stores (such as F-Droid) - [Mycroft](https://mycroft.ai/) - Open-source virtual personal assistant. Can be run on a Raspberry Pi. (thanks u/Kentto7) - [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/) - Open-source home automation. (thanks u/bilange) - FitBit - - *Due to Google's [recent acquisition of FitBit](https://outline.com/tsJCYN), it is recommeded to avoid using FitBit. Instead, check out this [list of smart watches](https://asteroidos.org/install/) supported by Asteroid OS (See Wear OS in [Operating systems](#operating-systems)). Thanks @ribtoks* + - *Due to Google's [recent acquisition of FitBit](https://outline.com/tsJCYN), it is recommended to avoid using FitBit. Instead, check out this [list of smart watches](https://asteroidos.org/install/) supported by Asteroid OS (See Wear OS in [Operating systems](#operating-systems)). Thanks @ribtoks* # Useful links, tools, and advice