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help! I am a google-dependent novice. I would like some help in becoming less so, or suggestions as to where to go to learn. I will re-read this thread, but much of it passes over my head...
I just bought a new android phone and would like, before using it, to work out how to get a slightly better level of security and to be tracked slightly less. I also need to buy a new computer for home.
At the moment I use gmail, but have my own email domain that directs there. I don't use any banking apps (although I'd like to but concerned I don't have good enough protection if my phone gets nicked). I basically feel like I am not making best use of my phone because I am concerned about security/tracking.
What relatively simple steps can I take to upgrade my security and protect my data / whereabouts a bit?
E.g. stop using gmail, google drive, calendar and google maps, but replace them with what?
continue using them but encrypt files before saving them to google drive?
use firefox with some or all of these plug ins, use duck duck go and just keep all of my internet usage separate from my google account?
get keepass or lastpass (which?) and/or yubico?
start using a VPN?
Basically clueless, but I'd like to take back a little control over my online life and protect myself if my phone gets nicked. Is that a pointless aspiration?