I’ve had a Google account since 2004, when you needed an invitation to join. I had previously used an email on this domain, and I have been transitioning most of my email back to that for the past year or so. Current events have me looking at how I can get off Google Calendar and any other services.
Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride, and other cultural events
The problem is that Rick needs a Google account because he uses an Android phone. He’s not open to transitioning to the Apple ecosystem. (I’m firmly in it.) We need interoperable calendars.
Proton and iCloud are options. I don’t know how well they interact with Google, but I’ll find out.
And then there are all those sites where I’ve chosen to “log in with Google.” I’ve begun to track them down and switch to other login methods, but many don’t make that easy.
What calendar do you use? What other alternatives do you know of for Google services?
We use TimeTree for calendar, without paying a subscription to make it ad-free etc. It works well enough.
Proton-wise, their CEO definitely posted something pro-Trump, or pro-Trump-nominee, which is deeply weird.
There are a number of guides to deGoogling/alternatives to Google services out there. Some are on reddit, which YMMV, and here’s one on GitHub pages: https://tycrek.github.io/degoogle/
I haven’t come across TimeTree before – thank you!
I’m aware of the problematic post from the Proton CEO. I had just purchased a family account in December, and then he went and did that. Disgusting.
I’ll check out that GitHub link. Reddit is a little – meh.
Thanks!