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rena's avatar

Tremendously helpful advice. Two thousand carriers? Thanks!

anne's avatar

This package info. was extremely helpful, especially the scam advice from a company that can’t find you to deliver a package and requires all kinds of information that provides your identity to them😳

I’ve fallen for it once, but a long time ago. I think it’s more prevalent now.

I’m glad you recommended the SHOP App. I’ve had it for about a year and it’s extremely usefulā€¼ļøA good Screen Skills today😊

Evelyne Luethy's avatar

Good thing I have several identities - or was it personalities? šŸ˜‚

Evelyne Luethy's avatar

Question: is it possible to get rid of Gmail, any Apple products and Microsoft? I mean, I know it is, but is it feasible for regular users?

Super useful information today.

I don't order much online and whenever there is a possibility to pick something up at a physical location, I do. I regularly to go Basel for a pick up - that's about 1 hour away and always worth the trip. Also, sometimes I can get stuff on the same day. Order it by 10 AM and you are guaranteed pickup by 1 PM - if they have it in stock. This is mostly electronics. I do the same for books. Find a bookshop that has "in store", hop on a train - sorted.

I do realize that being able to do this is a privilege, but that way I don't have to track packages.

Another thing I do is that I have a separate email address for online shopping. That helps a lot. It groups all emails concerning the same delivery.

Alexander Verbeek's avatar

It’s possible but complicated for Europeans to get rid of the domination of our electronics and communications by Trump supporting companies. It’s doable but comes with a price in the form of less options and in some cases higher prices. I’m too addicted to Apple products to be willing to make the switch but I guess the EU will give a higher priority now to developing a more independent course. Things may change later this decade. A story to follow

Evelyne Luethy's avatar

Thank you - I'm hearing that government institutions are moving away from Microsoft in France and Switzerland. I welcome that.

Lizzie's avatar

Great information! I did not know about 17track.net. Helpful, I will use that.

Thank you