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231 | I'm Leaving Google in 2026 (Here's Why) ft. Proton
Ever feel like you're too deep in one tech ecosystem to escape? Will's about to prove it can be done—and you're invited along for the ride.This week, Will drops a bombshell: he's leaving Google. All of it. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Maps—the whole interconnected web. And honestly? It sounds impossible. That's exactly why he's doing it. After years of convenience and integration, he's ready to reclaim control over his digital life and prove that breaking free from Big Tech is actually doable.This isn't just talk. It's a year-long experiment we're documenting right here on HiTech. We're exploring why the Google ecosystem feels like a digital spiderweb you can't escape, what alternatives like Proton actually offer, and the real challenges of untangling years of dependence. We're also introducing Scribe, the tool Will's using to document every step of this wild transition journey.Think of 2026 as the year of the HiTech De-Googling Experiment. We'll share the wins, the frustrations, the "why did I commit to this" moments, and everything in between. If you've ever wondered whether you could leave Google, Apple, or any tech giant that's got its hooks in you, this episode is where that journey begins.
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Ever feel like you're too deep in one tech ecosystem to escape? Will's about to prove it can be done—and you're invited along for the ride.This week, Will drops a bombshell: he's leaving Google. All of it. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Maps—the whole interconnected web. And honestly? It sounds impossible. That's exactly why he's doing it. After years of convenience and integration, he's ready to reclaim control over his digital life and prove that breaking free from Big Tech is actually doable.This isn't just talk. It's a year-long experiment we're documenting right here on HiTech. We're exploring why the Google ecosystem feels like a digital spiderweb you can't escape, what alternatives like Proton actually offer, and the real challenges of untangling years of dependence. We're also introducing Scribe, the tool Will's using to document every step of this wild transition journey.Think of 2026 as the year of the HiTech De-Googling Experiment. We'll share the wins, the frustrations, the "why did I commit to this" moments, and everything in between. If you've ever wondered whether you could leave Google, Apple, or any tech giant that's got its hooks in you, this episode is where that journey begins.
Interested in all things Proton? Check out this offer for Proton Unlimited, or this offer for ProtonVPN. Secure your digital footprint today.
- Head over to our website at hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages, social links, and ways to support us.
- Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Check out our episodes on the Reflection App, and then sign-up for the App today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.
- Ever wanted to create detailed walkthroughs in the easiest way possible? Check out our episode on Scribe and all that it can do for your training needs, SOPs, or troubleshooting docs.
- Build a world limited only by your imagination in Topia! A virtual world-building tool built to bring you and any of your virtual guests together. Interested in signing up and learning more? Reach out to us or Topia and let them know we sent you!