@hosford42 @Em0nM4stodon Of course! Since you're already on Mastodon, the first thing I'd suggest is replacing all Big Tech social platforms with fediverse alternatives. That means Instagram with @pixelfed
, YouTube with @peertube 
, Reddit with Lemmy 
Next step - switch from WhatsApp or Messenger to @signalapp
It's a secure, private messenger with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - actually, WhatsApp is based on Signal's protocol. I also use @matrix
- it's a decentralized messenger with E2EE too. It works kind of like the fediverse - you choose a server where your messages and data are stored, and when you chat with someone, the servers federate.
You should also replace Gmail - it's pure Big Tech. I use Protom Mail
, but I'm thinking about switching to @Tutanota. Their company seems more focused on email, while Proton is building a whole ecosystem. Both are encrypted and have great privacy policies 
Now, about browsing the internet - instead of Chrome or other trackers, I recommend @brave
It has a built-in ad blocker and blocks tracking scripts. It also protects against fingerprinting and other privacy threats 

And what about search engines? Time to dethrone Google. I use DuckDuckGo
, @StartpageSearch, and Brave Search. Each has pros and cons, but all claim to protect your privacy.
You mentioned logging into many accounts with Google
- unfortunately, there's no universal way to switch to manual login. You have to check each service's settings one by one. Once you do, I recommend using a password manager that doesn't collect your metadata - @bitwarden
It's open-source, had no major leaks, and you can even host it yourself.
Want to go all in? Replace your operating system. It's a later step, but a powerful one. For desktop - Linux
For smartphone - @GrapheneOS
Both are privacy-focused and offer top-level security 
Hope this helps you build your long-term path away from Big Tech. If you have questions, feel free to ask!