Tag: privacy

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  Cloud First? Not for Private Use

  Internet · 2025-07-19 · Kernic

  It's not just since Donald Trump became President of the USA that you should think carefully about whether you want to entrust your data to a cloud, which is usually operated by US companies. This is especially tempting for private use, as the maintenance effort is low. But so is the control.
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  Kagi is My New Search Engine

  Productivity · 2024-07-31 · Kernic

  Kagi is my new search engine - away from Google. Why I pay for search. My experience with the premium search engine.
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  Brave: I've Switched Browsers Again

  Software · 2024-04-05 · Kernic

  Brave - I've switched browsers again. Why I turned my back on Firefox and Edge. My experience with Brave.
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  Magic Earth as an Alternative to Google Maps

  Travel · 2023-08-19 · Kernic

  Magic Earth as a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Maps. How does the app compare? A real-world test and conclusion on its usability.
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  Firefox, or not?

  Software · 2023-05-14 · Kernic

  Firefox as a browser - a good choice or are there better alternatives? I weigh the pros and cons and compare it with the competition. What are the arguments for and against the Mozilla browser in 2023?
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  OsmAnd versus Google Maps

  Travel · 2023-01-18 · Kernic

  A comparison between the open-source navigation app OsmAnd and the top dog, Google Maps. What are the pros and cons of each system? I test both apps in everyday use and draw a conclusion.