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Google Chrome ships a default, hidden extension that allows code on *.google.com access to private APIs, including your current CPU usage (fedi.simonwillison.net)

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[-] NutWrench@lemmy.world 46 points 3 months ago

I already ditched Windows for Linux a month ago because of spyware. Everything Google-related is next. My phone is going to be the hardest thing to de-infest.

[-] flop_leash_973@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago

In my experience you either have to trade one devil for the other with Apple or accept buying hardware from the ad company so you can use GrapheneOS.

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 16 points 3 months ago

There are more options than GrapheneOS with broader device support, such as Calyx or LineageOS.

But if you use Android already, you can start by using F-Droid (or others) to install apps to find FOSS replacements for apps you use.

[-] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

Searching for "Calyx" got me a lot of results that had nothing to do with the Android ROM, so for the convenience of anyone else reading this thread their URL is https://calyxos.org/

[-] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Thank you

[-] Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 3 points 3 months ago

You could always go the used/refurbished route to not directly give the chocolate factory money

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