Chromium itself is just source code, which means that it is not a ready-to-use browser by itself, but only a base component many browser products (like Chrome, Microsoft Edge and others), are built on. Google Chrome is a product based on the open source “Chromium” project. For dedicated tipps on Android app replacements, see my other article. In the following subsections I’ll discuss replacements for Google services which are integrated into desktop software (PC, Mac) that you use daily. Then again, you actually do not want everything to be in one place, especially not in the hands of a corporation outside of your control. You’ll no longer have everything in one place. You also have to search for alternatives, learn new programs and apps, and find new ways to synchronize your data between your devices. The biggest problem is the loss of comfort. If Google is tightly integrated into your life, replacing its services is a lot of work. If none of the above points make you wary, you should probably stop reading now and stick to using Google ). Google’s “network location provider” service collects the WiFi networks your Android phone receives while using GPS and sends them to Google, if you use “Network location” (enabled by default). Your WiFi routers name and its location on a map.Who you know, from Gmail and your Android phone contact synchronization, which is enabled by default.Ever set your “home address” in Google Maps because it was convenient? Some information is simply inferred by Google’s algorithms. You have provided that information as part of your Google account or while using one of the services. your name, address, work address, age, phone number, etc. for food, books or movies) and general interests, because Google’s algorithms learned those when you “googled” for those things, or mentioned them in your emails. Here are a few things Google may know about you: This is why many businesses choose to sell ads via Google and not some other competitor. This way, Google can target ads tailored to your taste, increasing the chance that you’ll buy the advertised products. When you use Google’s products, you let Google create an accurate profile of you. Over 80% of Google’s revenue comes from selling ads. Google indirectly sells you to other businesses by charging them for advertisements. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that if something is “free”, it means that you and your data are the product. They are accessible from anywhere (browser and mobile) and have highly optimized usability. Examples are search (cloud storage and office documents (Drive/Docs), synchronization of your calendar, contacts and browser history, maps, messaging (Hangouts, Duo) and many more. Google’s business model is to provide free, high quality services, which are well integrated with each other. Remember that Google is a business, with the goal to earn money. Third, if your Google account gets compromised, an attacker will have access to the data of all Google services that you use. Second, since Google is under US jurisdiction, US law enforcement agencies can get access to your data as well. The more services you use, the more Google knows about you. The main reason to avoid Google is to improve your privacy.
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