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If you’re thinking about moving away from big tech but don’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place. You don’t need to be technical. You don’t need to change everything at once. Start with one thing.

Pick your first switch

Here are the easiest wins – things you can do in 15 minutes or less, for free:

  1. Switch from Audible to Libby – Free audiobooks and ebooks through your local library. Seriously, it’s that easy.
  2. Switch from Chrome to Firefox – A browser that doesn’t track everything you do.
  3. Switch from WhatsApp to Signal – Private messaging that actually is private.

How this works

Every guide follows the same structure:

  • Why switch – The practical reasons (not a lecture)
  • What you’ll need – Prerequisites, if any
  • What you’ll lose – We’re honest about trade-offs
  • Steps – A clear walkthrough
  • Tips – Gotchas and power-user notes

Don’t try to do everything at once

The most common mistake is trying to quit everything in a weekend. That’s how you end up frustrated and back where you started.

Pick one service that annoys you the most. Switch that. Live with it for a week. Then pick another. You’ll be surprised how quickly it adds up.

Browse by what you want to leave

Check out guides organized by the service you’re leaving:

Or browse all guides.