De-Google Your Life - Part 2: Ad-Free YouTube!

Summary

This video script delves into alternatives to Google's suite of services, focusing on privacy and security. It discusses options for password management, cloud storage, mapping, ad management, and YouTube, highlighting non-Google choices like Keypass, Bitwarden, Proton, and OpenStreetMap. The script also covers ad blockers, DNS filters, and the use of alternative apps to access YouTube content without ads, promoting a more private and customizable digital experience.

Takeaways

• 🕵️ Google has faced lawsuits for tracking users even in incognito mode, but continues to profit from targeted ads despite fines.
• 🛠️ The script introduces 'deg Googling' as a concept to reduce reliance on Google services, starting with password management.
• 🔑 Google's built-in Chrome and Android password manager is convenient but poses a security risk if the Google account is compromised.
• 🗝️ Alternative password managers like Keypass, Bitwarden, 1Password, and Proton offer enhanced security features and privacy.
• 🔄 The process of migrating passwords from Google to another manager involves exporting a CSV file and importing it into the new service.
• 🔒 Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential for security, and using a dedicated 2FA app like Authy or Aegis is recommended over relying on SMS or email.
• 🗺️ Google Maps is a popular service, but alternatives like Apple Maps, Map Quest, and Open Street Map offer more privacy and can be competitive.
• ☁️ Google Drive is widely used for cloud storage, but other options like Dropbox, iCloud Drive, One Drive, Proton Drive, and self-hosted solutions provide variety and control.
• 🔒 Proton Drive and other secure cloud storage options encrypt data and may require secondary passwords, enhancing privacy and security.
• 📺 YouTube is hard to replace, but alternative apps and methods can help users avoid Google's tracking and ads while still accessing content.
• 🛒 The video concludes by discussing the ethics of ad blocking, suggesting tools like uBlock Origin for a privacy-conscious web browsing experience.

Q & A

Why did Google get sued for their incognito mode?

Google was sued because they were tracking users even while they were in incognito mode, which is supposed to offer more privacy.

What are some non-Google password managers mentioned in the script?

The script mentions Keypass, Bitwarden, 1Password, and Proton's password manager as non-Google alternatives.

How does 1Password enhance security even if there's a major leak?

1Password provides a random secret code that, combined with your password, is needed to unlock your vault, ensuring that even with login credentials, your data can't be easily decrypted.

What is a recommended two-factor authentication app mentioned in the script?

The script recommends Authy as the main pick for a two-factor authentication app due to its features and security.

What is the issue with using a Google Authenticator as your only two-factor authentication method?

The issue is that having everything in one place comes with the risk of losing access to all your accounts if the Google Authenticator is compromised.

What alternative map services are suggested in the script to replace Google Maps?

The script suggests Open Street Map, Magic Earth, Oand, DuckDuckGo, and Kogi as alternatives to Google Maps.

What is the main concern with using Google Drive for cloud storage?

The main concern is that if someone gains access to your Google account, all your files stored in Google Drive and other Google services could be exposed.

What are some cloud storage alternatives to Google Drive mentioned in the script?

The script mentions Dropbox, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, Proton Drive, onCloud, NextCloud, and Tresorit as alternatives to Google Drive.

How can one watch YouTube without ads according to the script?

The script suggests using alternative apps like FreeTube, LiTube, Yati, or running your own YouTube with Invidious, or using Bing to watch YouTube videos without ads.

What is the recommended method to download and import subscriptions to alternative YouTube frontends?

The script recommends using Google Takeout to export your YouTube data, then importing the subscriptions and optionally the history into the alternative frontend of your choice.

What is the script's stance on blocking ads on ad-supported content?

The script suggests that blocking ads on ad-supported content is akin to piracy, but it still provides information on how to do it responsibly with tools like Pi-hole, uBlock Origin, and AdGuard.

Outlines

00:00

🔒 De-Google Your Life: Password Management

The script discusses the privacy concerns of using Google's built-in password manager in Chrome and Android, emphasizing the risks associated with a single account breach. It suggests alternatives like Keypass, Bitwarden, and 1Password for enhanced security, highlighting features like local encryption, multi-device sync, and unique secret codes for added protection. The sponsor, Flexispot, is introduced for ergonomic workspace solutions.

05:02

📱 Alternatives to Google Authenticator

This paragraph explores the risks of having all authentication codes in one place and recommends apps like Authy and Aegis for secure two-factor authentication. It details the features of these apps, such as end-to-end encryption and the ability to show the next code before expiration. The paragraph also addresses the process of migrating from Google Authenticator to another app, including exporting and importing codes.

10:02

🗺️ Beyond Google Maps: Exploring Privacy-Centric Navigation

The script presents alternatives to Google Maps, such as Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Magic Earth, which offer features like turn-by-turn navigation and driver assistance. It also mentions the limitations of these alternatives, like address formatting issues, and suggests using search engines like DuckDuckGo or Qwant for a more privacy-focused experience.

15:04

💾 De-Google Cloud Storage Options

This paragraph discusses the convenience of Google Drive but also presents other cloud storage options like Dropbox, iCloud Drive, and OneDrive, which offer encrypted storage and additional security features. It also covers local encryption solutions with Cryptomator, the privacy-focused Proton Drive, and self-hosted options like Nextcloud and OnCloud, which provide more control at the cost of ease of use.

20:05

🛡️ Ad Blockers and Privacy Protection

The script addresses the ethics of ad blocking but provides guidance for those who choose to do it. It recommends DNS-based ad blocking with Pi-hole and web-based ad blocking with uBlock Origin or AdGuard. The paragraph also covers the use of ad blockers in various browsers and the potential need to disable JavaScript for enhanced privacy and security.

🎥 YouTube Alternatives and Privacy

The final paragraph focuses on YouTube and offers solutions for watching videos without ads or Google tracking. It suggests using alternative front-ends like FreeTube and Invidious, which connect to YouTube without displaying ads or trackers. The script also mentions the possibility of watching YouTube videos on Bing without ads and encourages viewers to share their recommendations for de-Googling.

Keywords

💡Deg Googling

Deg Googling refers to the process of reducing reliance on Google services and products to enhance privacy and autonomy. In the video, this concept is central as the script discusses various alternatives to Google services, aiming to 'loosen Google's iron grip'. The term is used to describe a broader movement towards digital privacy and independence from major tech monopolies.

💡Incognito Mode

Incognito Mode is a feature in web browsers that allows users to browse the internet without storing local data such as browsing history, cookies, and form data. The video script mentions that even in incognito mode, Google has been known to track users, indicating a breach of privacy expectations. This highlights the script's theme of advocating for more privacy-conscious browsing habits.

💡Password Manager

A password manager is a tool used to store and manage users' passwords securely. In the context of the video, it is discussed as a critical component of online security and privacy. The script suggests moving away from Google's built-in Chrome and Android password manager to alternatives like 1Password and Bitwarden for better security and control over one's data.

💡Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication is a security process that requires two different authentication factors to verify the user's identity for a login or transaction. The video emphasizes the importance of 2FA for added security, recommending the use of apps like Authy or Aegis for generating authentication codes, which is a step up from less secure methods like SMS or email-based codes.

💡Cloud Storage

Cloud storage refers to the practice of storing data on remote servers accessed over the internet, rather than local hardware. The script explores alternatives to Google Drive, such as Dropbox, iCloud, and Proton Drive, discussing the trade-offs between convenience, security, and privacy when choosing a cloud storage provider.

💡Ad Management

Ad Management in the video refers to the strategies and tools used to block or manage online advertisements to prevent tracking and enhance privacy. The script discusses using DNS services like Pi-hole and ad blockers like uBlock Origin to control the ads and trackers encountered while browsing, thereby reducing Google's ability to collect user data.

💡Open Source

Open source describes software where the source code is made available to the public with a license that allows users to study, change, and distribute the software. The video mentions open-source password managers like KeePass and Bitwarden, emphasizing the transparency and community-driven development as advantages over proprietary solutions.

💡Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body and its movements. In the video, ergonomics is indirectly referenced through the promotion of Flexispot's E7 plus standing desk and C7 Ergo chair, suggesting that ergonomic workstations can contribute to a healthier and more productive work environment.

💡YouTube Alternatives

YouTube Alternatives in the script refer to different platforms or methods for consuming video content outside of YouTube to avoid Google's data collection. The video discusses using apps like FreeTube or Invidious, which provide ad-free and tracker-free access to YouTube videos, as a means to maintain privacy while still enjoying content.

💡Data Breach

A data breach occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive information. The video touches on the risk of data breaches, especially when using cloud storage services. It suggests encrypting files locally before uploading to the cloud as a precautionary measure to protect data in the event of a breach.

Highlights

Google has been sued for tracking users even in incognito mode, yet continues to do so due to the revenue from targeted ads.

The built-in password manager in Chrome and Android poses a significant security risk if the Google account is compromised.

Using a non-Google password manager can reduce the risk associated with a single compromised Google account.

Keypass and Bitwarden are recommended open-source password managers that can be self-hosted for ultimate privacy.

1Password offers a unique security feature requiring a secret code along with the password to unlock the vault.

Proton's password manager has rapidly improved, offering features like burner emails and the ability to lock the vault with a different password from the account.

When switching password managers, exporting and importing passwords from a CSV file is a straightforward process.

Two-factor authentication apps are essential for added security, with Authy and Aegis recommended for their features and usability.

Alternative map services like Open Street Map offer user-submitted maps and advanced features like smart dash cam functionalities.

For cloud storage, Proton Drive and other services provide encrypted storage with additional security measures.

Oncloud and Nextcloud offer self-hosted cloud storage solutions that provide more control and customization.

Tresorit is a privacy-focused cloud storage service used by governments and NGOs, with end-to-end encryption and strict security measures.

Ad blocking can be achieved through DNS filtering using services like Pi-hole, which allows running a DNS filter at home.

uBlock Origin is recommended for web-based ad blocking, offering customization and JavaScript blocking to reduce malware risks.

Disabling JavaScript in the browser can provide a basic level of ad blocking and improve privacy, though it requires manual allowances for sites that need it.

Alternative YouTube front-ends like FreeTube and NewPipe offer ad-free and tracker-free viewing experiences with subscription management.

Invidious is an open-source alternative to YouTube that allows customization and can be used with other privacy-focused apps.

Using Bing to watch YouTube videos can bypass ads, suggesting an unusual workaround to enjoy content without ads on YouTube.

Flexispot is highlighted as a sponsor offering ergonomic solutions like standing desks and chairs to elevate workspaces.

Transcripts

Google is watching you in fact they even

got sued for doing it while you were in

incognito mode but little things like

law suits aren't going to stop them from

doing it again they make more than

enough money by serving you early

relevant ads to make up for any fines so

if nothing's going to stop them well you

should just give up and throw in the

towel right of course not in part one of

this series on deg Googling your life we

showed you some options to loosen

Google's iron grip some of which you

could argue are even Superior to Google

services and we're back again with

degoogle options for password management

cloud storage Maps ad management and

YouTube that's right five whole ways

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description one of the most convenient

Services Google offers that you might

not even think about that you're using

is also one of the most dangerous the

password manager that is built into to

Chrome and Android I mean it's great on

the surface you just log into your

Google account and the passwords for

other sites fill in automatically

everywhere you go super convenient but

what happens if somebody gets into your

Google account not only will all of your

Google services be accessible because

they all use that one login but all of

the accounts stored inside it will be

exposed too it's kind of like a 200 for

the price of one special for account

hijackers now I get if you still want to

have a Google account that's totally

fine but you can lower your risk by

using a non-google password manager of

course it feels these days like

everybody has a password manager so

which one do you trust well the ultimate

in privacy is going to be hosting your

own on a computer that new control using

keypass or bit Wen both of them have

been around for a while are open source

and work on pretty much anything keypass

is single device only but bit Warden can

even sync across multiple devices and if

you want it can sync to the cloud as

well if you're doing that you might also

want to consider the competition for a

mainstream choice we like one password

not only does it tick all of the boxes

with support for every big operating

system Pass Key support two Factor codes

for secure loog and more it also has its

own twist that even if one password were

to suffer a major leak like what

happened to last pass in 2022 there

wouldn't be any danger when you sign up

you're given a random secret code and

that code with your password is needed

to unlock your Vault anytime you log in

on a new device what that means is even

if somebody got your login credentials

and even if they had the file with your

vault in it they can't easily decrypt

your data at least with today's

computers their app is pretty good too

moving on proton the Google butt for

privacy company that we brought up in

part one also offers a password manager

that's gotten really good and really

quickly it has support for making burner

emails or aliases two Factor support

Pass Key support and it very recently

gains the ability to lock your Vault

with a different password from your

account password meaning even if you're

logged into your proton account your

passwords are still safe if say a nosy

family member decides to look through

your computer now the fine details vary

so you're going to want to try a couple

of them before you settle but the way

that they work is pretty similar across

the board you download the app or

browser extension create an account and

start storing your passwords with the

appropriate permissions configured on

your device just like Google's password

manager they should automatically detect

when you log into a new website or app

and offer to store your credentials most

of them also offer to create random

passwords for you so you don't even have

to think about what to use use once

you've decided on one you like you're

going to need to export your passwords

from your old basic manager and I'm

going to assume it's Google passwords

here open it up click the settings gear

then click export you'll get a CSV file

that you can then import to the password

manager of your choice for one password

you would go to your account settings

then click your name in the top right

then import click either CSV file or a

different password manager choose the

Vault that you want to put your

passwords into then drop the CSV into

the upload box and click continue you

can pick and choose what to carry over

if you want and when you're done you can

apply your labels the process is pretty

much the same for the other password

managers out there and most of them are

going to have a page like one passwords

with the steps that you need to follow

no matter what you go with to manage

passwords though a two-factor app that

gives you login codes is a must it is

much more secure than getting these

codes via email or especially Via SMS

now most password managers these days

have two-factor Port built in which is

convenient but that convenience of

having everything in one place comes

with the risk of having everything in

one place and we would strongly

recommend a separate app but again

though which one our main pick is ente

off yeah the same ente as in part one it

works everywhere and can either be used

in the cloud with end to-end encryption

or on a single device without the need

for an account ent's UI is well thought

out and easy to use plus it even shows

you the next code if the current one is

about to expire so you don't have to

wait for it to roll over before you

start typing you can even pin tag and

search your sites which makes it a lot

easier to manage a big list compared to

Google Authenticator they call it a

labor of love on their GitHub page and

it really looks like one aie is another

okay Choice with a pleasing look and

feel but compared to ente it offers only

basic search which is fine for a lot of

people but there are a couple of things

to watch out for their desktop app is no

longer supported as of March and your

account login is tied to your phone

number by default so if you change your

number you will need to make sure that

you update it or you can end up locked

out of your account the good news is

that recovering your account only takes

a few days if that happens and there's

not a major security implication to this

because if someone gets access to your

phone number they would also need your

backup password in order to get your

codes now if you want to use something

other than those two options that's

probably fine just make sure that it's

encrypted and secure if it synchronizes

across devices or that it never leaves

your phone whatever you use the way to

add codes is pretty much the same go to

the site or app you want to secure

enable two Factor authentication then on

your app tap add and scan the QR code

enter the code the app gives you into

the site and you should be good to go

just please make sure you put your

recovery codes somewhere safe and not in

your password manager if you can avoid

it if you can't scan the QR Code by the

way for some reason most sites and apps

will let you manually type a secret key

instead now migrating from Google

Authenticator is a little tricky but not

too bad you can export your codes as QR

codes by tapping the hamburger menu then

transfer accounts then export select the

accounts you want to transfer and you'll

get a series of QR codes at this point

though you will need another device with

a camera that is logged in with the

authenticator that you want to use use

and then you can use the import function

in antio you get there by tapping the

hamburger menu then data then import

codes choose Google Authenticator then

scan the codes one by one yeah it's a

bit of a pain because Google expects you

to only ever do this if you're upgrading

to a new device but once it's done it's

done and you're free free to go anywhere

you like as long as you don't mind big

Google following you around that's right

Google Maps is so do

that when Apple Maps came out in 2012

many people considered it literally

unusable in spite of Apple's efforts

because of how poorly it compared to

Google's worldwide Fleet of vehicles

that Maps out the roads and takes photos

as they go now one popular alternative

used to be ways but that has also been

owned by Google since

2013 Apple Maps speaking of finally

launched a web app it went into beta

actually the day that we wrote this and

or even Map Quest can stand in for

Google Maps in a pinch but in the spirit

of deg Googling we kind of wanted to

find something a little more open like

open street map which makes maps from

user submissions and has support for

front ends that include some pretty

Advanced features magic Earth for

example is available on IOS and Android

and on top of offering turn-by-turn

navigation and crowdsourced traffic data

it can also act as a smart dash cam with

driver assistance to warn of things like

like forward Collision stop and go

traffic lane departure traffic signs and

more now you probably don't want to rely

on those features for safety and we did

encounter some odd behavior even just in

the basic search functionality but it's

free for personal use so I'd say it's at

least worth giving it a try and the same

goes for oand it has many of the

features that magic Earth does but also

offers plugins to enhance its functions

Beyond even Google Maps the only problem

is that what I would call 1864 3 52

Avenue becomes 52 Avenue 18643 Euro

style and I'm not allowed to just type

in a it has to be Avenue look you can

learn to live with it but I can also see

why most North Americans don't bother

one last option is to use a search

engine like Duck ducko or kogi who we

talked about in part one both use Apple

Maps though kogi offers other sources

too and while neither has the features

or tight integration Google does kogi

offers the option to start navigating

via Google maps Apple Maps or ways so

that you can I don't know use Ki to

search and then just use Google to okay

maybe it's mostly only useful for trip

planning rather than day-to-day

navigation now for a big one Google

Drive is so common for cloud storage

that for a long time we even used

Google's LAX storage limits to back up

our entire petabyte server it's

convenient especially to quickly share

files

and their privacy policy claims that

they encrypt your data and don't use it

for advertising so a secondary Google

account just for Drive could be an

option if you don't mind some Google in

your life you know like a cheat day we

are de Googling and that means exploring

other options there's the big ones like

Dropbox iCloud drive and one drive who

all also offer encrypted storage and

even extras like protected vaults that

require a password to access but if your

email is also with the company you're

using for storage you need to be careful

what you store there in case of a data

breach one way that you can make sure

that you're secure is to encrypt your

files locally on your computer using

something like cryptomator then you can

sync those files to any cloud storage

you like though you won't be able to

easily share anything uploaded this way

unless you also share your encryption

key if you want something a little

different then there are other options

like Proton Drive we mentioned these

guys earlier and in part one with their

email service and while keeping all of

our eggs in one basket is one of the

reasons that we're skipping out on

Google proton offers the ability to use

a secondary password to unlock your data

after logging in again to prevent

someone with access to your computer

from digging through your stuff proton's

biggest problem though is that you can't

purchase more storage than they offer in

their plans and if you're not on a

family plan that limits you to just 500

gigs even at the ultimate tier now they

do sometimes allow you to upgrade to

their older Visionary plan that gives

you multiple terabytes of storage but

you're forced to subscribe on an annual

basis for a pretty hefty sum still if

you're not backing up massive amounts of

data Proton Drive is very Google like

but not run by Google of course it's not

run by you either is it and if you've

got the hardware to run it whether it's

a spare or dedicated that's where

oncloud and next Cloud come in both of

these will need you to forward ports on

your router or install a remote network

access app like tail scale in order to

access or share your files away from

home but for your trouble you get way

more control than you do with a cloud

storage company both of them are free to

download open-source software with paid

extras oncloud is tuned more for our

professional setting with teams while

nextcloud has a host of features that

might appeal more to home users

including a traz plugin that makes it

easier to set up on a network storage PC

that you might already be running the

last big Drive alternative we'll talk

about is the Swiss post Services treaser

it it's favored by governments and NOS

for its strong privacy and security

making it a great choice for the

paranoid and on top of that it's

actually a pretty good service in its

own right it even provides a plugin if

you want to stick to using Gmail and has

apps for every major OS even a Linux

terminal app for your Nas the files you

upload and share are endtoend encrypted

and if you're extra paranoid you can

also require the person on the other end

to verify their email address before

they're allowed to download it all of

this comes at a cost though with the

free version only providing 3 GB of

total storage and the biggest package

coming in at 4 tabt and costing

significantly more than Google's options

though I guess you get what you pay for

now speaking of paying for things I've

made my position clear that the ads on

ad supported content are the price and

that blocking them is pretty much piracy

but I've also made it many times that

I'm not going to tell you what you

should do and the reality of it is a lot

of you are going to Pirate so as your

friendly neighborhood Tech tips man it's

my responsibility to show you the right

way to do it starting with DNS we talked

about DNS in part one and several

services offer the ability to add

content filters to their responses these

are great for apps that normally

wouldn't be able to use ad block and

they can even block ads in mobile apps

again you can learn more about that in

part one which will link down below the

problem with these Services is that they

limit the number of lookups that you get

per month and after that you've got to

pay that's where py hole comes in py

hole lets you run your own DNS filter at

home using whichever servers you like

not just those filtering ones and it's

pretty straightforward to set up we did

a whole video on it a few years ago and

I'm just going to link that down below

since it really hasn't changed much so

once you've got it set up just make sure

you don't forget the step to adjust your

router settings both both so that your

pie hole has a reserved IP address that

doesn't change and to make sure that

that address is the DNS server that your

router points all the devices on your

network to as for ad blocking on the web

if you're running Brave one of the

browsers that we featured last time the

built-in Shields feature is pretty

decent and I would probably just stick

with that since anything else is going

to make you stand out like a sore thumb

among Brave users making you much easier

to identify and track even if you're

using a VPN for everyone else you block

Origins seems to be by far the best

option these days it offers a default

filter that will block most ads on the

internet and that allows you to manually

allow content from ad delivery networks

or domains that you trust or want to

support you can use custom filters to

find tune your experience just be aware

that adding too many filters can

actually slow down your browser rather

than speed it up so try not to overdo it

another cool function of ublock origin

is that it can handle JavaScript

blocking which can reduce your

computer's chance of getting infected

with malware ublock origin is available

for desktop browsers based on chromium

or Firefox that can accept extensions

and it can be installed manually if

you're not able to use their extension

stores for some reason or another it

should be noted though that by this time

in 2025 manifest v3's requirements are

going to break it for browsers based on

chromium if nothing changes in that case

then there's U block light which has the

core feature of blocking ads with Filter

lists but doesn't offer the ability to

choose for example whether and when to

enable JavaScript on a given site

desktop Safari users meanwhile basically

just have access to the extensions that

are available in the App Store just like

on mobile so for them I'd say adguard is

a pretty good choice for both it can do

a lot of the basic things that ublock

light does but with some extra

customizations available just remember

to enable it in the extension section

under Safari settings menu and allow it

to access all Sites now since some

schools and workplaces

have rules against installing ad

blockers you may not be able to do so

the good news is you can get most of the

way there by disabling JavaScript on

your browser here then as you find sites

that need it you can allow them one by

one like this it is an extra step but

doing this can even get you past some

pay walls and speed up your browser

while also removing one of the common

ways that malware can get into your

system and one of the common ways that

Google Tracks you online now for the big

one the site that you are almost

certainly using right now YouTube One

Way Out is to hope that your favorite

creators are using some alternative

video hosting site sup flow planers woo

but let's be realistic most creators

aren't and even if they were most of

their viewers aren't going to follow

them there so what do you do well one

option is to download videos using one

of these tools and watch them offline

you'd still have to browse YouTube to

discuss discover content though which

would give Google lots of Juicy

information about your preferences so

how about an app like FreeTube Li tube

or yati these apps hook into YouTube for

real Z's get around the almighty

algorithm do not display Google's ads or

trackers and if you import your

subscriptions by using Google take out

you might even get notified when there

are new videos on your feed now

importing from Google take out sounds

hard but it's actually pretty easy just

log into your Google Account dashboard

go to data and privacy then scroll down

to download your data and choose what

you'd like to export in this case you

would deselect all then check YouTube

and YouTube music click the all YouTube

data included link and select only what

you want to download for these apps all

we need are the history and

subscriptions and history is actually

optional if you do want it just make

sure you go to multiple formats and

choose Json for history once you're

satisfied click next optionally choose

to have this data EXP orted periodically

or just once then click create export

depending on the amount of data it could

take some time but eventually you'll get

an email with a download link you can

then unzip it and import everything into

your front end in free tube you'll find

it under data settings for Android users

there's gray J and new pipe they hook

into popular streaming services

including YouTube with plug-in support

that promises to add even more services

in the future everything shows up on

your feed and they store your playback

history subscriptions and your playlists

locally on your phone or tablet there's

no iOS or desktop app for either though

and according to the FAQ there isn't

going to be one anytime soon if that's a

problem for you you can also just run

your own YouTube using invidious which

lets you fully customize the way that

Pages look if you know how you can even

use those other apps with it now like

the cir search engine from part one

public Nvidia servers do exist but using

them means that you are trusting that

the people running them aren't just

going to track you like Google do or

even insert malware for that reason it's

best to use tour or a virtual private

Network like our frequent sponsor piia

who we're going to have linked down

below to hide your IP address whenever

you're connecting to servers that you

don't own since the ones listed on the

Nvidia site must have no analytics that

makes one fewer way that you can be

tracked online however these servers are

not guaranteed to be as reliable as

YouTubes I mean say whatever you want

about YouTube it rarely goes down but

what if there were another way okay this

is funny as it turns out you don't need

anything extra or any weird workarounds

to watch YouTube without ads and I'm not

kidding when I say this is actually a

weird trick try this right now open up a

private window or a browser that you

don't use very much and then go to Bing

copy the address of this video right now

and paste it into Bing then click on the

thumbnail somewhere around here

and what what where's the ad you're not

signed into Bing or YouTube and assuming

you used a random browser that you don't

usually use you've got no ad block

active so yeah you need to put up with

Bing's crummy interface but either

Microsoft is paying Google to be able to

show YouTube videos on Bing without any

ads or maybe neither of them ever

noticed because no one uses Bing either

way I don't know free YouTube premium

let's go Bing

all right that's not really a reasonable

alternative to YouTube and like those

alternative front ends and those apps

it's just YouTube with extra steps still

and if Google decides to get rid of them

they will all disappear but for now

we've at least given you some options to

enjoy your favorite creators without

giving Google quite as much information

of course we aren't done yet and for

part three we'd like to hear from you

guys what services do you recommend what

Google services do you want to stop

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