Year: 2025

  • Part 3 – Surfing the European way: private browsers without Big Tech

    Part 3 – Surfing the European way: private browsers without Big Tech

    The good news is that there are solid European browsers available. The bad news is that they are all based on the Google Chromium project, which creates a technical dependency. Are you an average user? Ecosia makes it easy to switch with strong security controls and some customization options. Are you a power user? Vivaldi…

  • Part 2 – Done with OneDrive & Google Drive? Here’s what Europe offers

    Part 2 – Done with OneDrive & Google Drive? Here’s what Europe offers

    Looking for a European alternative to Google Drive or OneDrive? We compare Proton Drive, Infomaniak kDrive, and Strato HiDrive on security, privacy, and performance. Discover which cloud storage truly puts your data first and why Infomaniak stands out for most users, while Proton leads in encryption.

  • Part 1 – No more gmail? My switch to European alternatives.

    Part 1 – No more gmail? My switch to European alternatives.

    Both Proton Mail and Infomaniak Mail are strong European e-mail options which make switching to European e-mail alternatives easy. Proton is best for maximum privacy and security, while Infomaniak suits most users and offers a stronger integrated office suite. For basic e-mail, both free plans are sufficient, though extra storage may be needed for drive…