How to Purge Google and Start Over – Part 2

The article outlines a step-by-step approach to reducing reliance on Google by selecting alternative devices and services (switching to iPhone/Mac, FastMail for email, using separate TOTP apps and a VOIP number for MFA), migrating data with Google Takeout and a Synology NAS, updating accounts and security settings, compartmentalizing work-related Google usage, adopting privacy-friendly tools (DuckDuckGo, Privacy.com), and leveraging legal and opt-out mechanisms (GDPR erasure, Vermont data-broker listings) to improve personal security, privacy, and resilience.