Techlore Surveillance Report Can Privacy-Friendly Phones Compete?
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Nov 25, 2023 Discussion on privacy-friendly phone competition, using NoScript on websites, choosing privacy-focused Android launchers, trust in Pixel hardware, funding ideas for FOSS projects, and the importance of supporting privacy-focused open source projects like Signal and Cubes.
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Prefer uBlock Over NoScript For Most
- Don't recommend NoScript as a default for average users because it breaks many sites and is inconvenient.
- Use uBlock Origin and learn its modes to get strong protection with less breakage.
Stick With Default Or Use O Launcher
- Keep your launcher choice simple: use the default launcher for better privacy and fewer risks.
- If you want open-source minimalism try O Launcher from F-Droid for a text-based interface.
Custom ROMs Mitigate Hardware Trust Fears
- Google Pixel hardware is unlikely to be a covert tracking vector despite closed-source components.
- Flashing a custom ROM removes almost all practical Google-tracking concerns tied to the OS.