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Next, I abandoned Google Chrome. Shifting to privacy-focused browsers like Firefox or Brave significantly enhanced my browsing experience. The realization that major players like Microsoft and Google are not entirely altruistic was an eye-opener; they profit from tracking user data.
Step 3: Find Email Alternatives
Ditching Gmail felt monumental. Although Gmail has become "less creepy" since discontinuing ad scanning in 2017, I still craved a solution that wouldn't expose my data. I opted for a paid email service, allowing me to keep "Google Schmoogle" out of my digital signature.