Leaving Apple behind after eighteen years
Summary
The author chronicles leaving the Apple ecosystem after 18 years, driven by concerns about surveillance capitalism and privacy. He details the replacement hardware and OS choices (Linux-based laptop options, the Omnibook X Flip 16, and a GrapheneOS-powered Pixel), the compromises and advantages of each, and emphasizes the ongoing costs of maintaining privacy, including time, cognitive load, and regulations’ potential future impact.