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Ditch YouTube
Open Source Technology 

How To Ditch YouTube

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, deGoogle, open source, privacy, YouTube

YouTube is a the primary video sharing site on the Internet. It is full of helpful tutorials, commentary, funny videos,

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Android 

The Best Google Photos Alternatives

November 12, 2020January 4, 2021 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, deGoogle

Google Photos has long been the preferred method to backup photos on Android. Google Photos offered unlimited high quality photo

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Camp Hacks
Android Outdoors 

Camp Hacks: Silica Gel for Phones

August 27, 2020January 4, 2021 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, camp hacks, camping

Rice is the go to for water logged phones. I’m here to tell you there’s a better way.

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Camp Hacks
Outdoors 

Camp Hacks: Tripods

August 25, 2020January 4, 2021 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, camp hacks, camping

Selfie sticks are so… 2018. Use a tripod instead.

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G - Google Logo
Android 

Android 11 Removing the Camera Picker

August 18, 2020 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, deGoogle

Android 11 is removing the ability to select a default camera. Before 11, users could select a default camera the

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Camp Differently with Hipcamp
Outdoors 

Camp Differently with Hipcamp

July 28, 2020July 30, 2020 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, lake

Camping in an established campground is fun and convenient. There is usually electricity and running water. Shower houses are nearby.

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Energy notch
Android 

Energy Notch for Android

July 27, 2020July 30, 2020 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android

I remember smugly carrying my Google Pixel, sneering at those ridiculous new phones with notches. Why would anyone want a

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11 Open Source Apps to Try
Android Open Source 

12 Open Source Apps To Try

July 27, 2020 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, deGoogle, open source

While its easy to run open source software on Linux (its comes preinstalled!), it may not be so obvious on

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Android 

OnePlus 7T Unlock Guide

July 22, 2020January 4, 2021 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, smartphone

The OnePlus 7T is the third Onehttps://amzn.to/3b6TSlKPlus phone I’ve used in the last year. When my OG Google Pixel required

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Android Open Source 

Open Source Android Launchers 2020

July 11, 2020July 30, 2020 Chris Marts 0 Comments Android, open source, smartphone

While there are more manufacturers offering stock Android like OnePlus or Nokia, many still offer bloated launchers by default. Other

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