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Can You Actually Escape Google Calendar? - Techlore Office Hours Live
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- Techlore on Odysee
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- Apr 10, 2026
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Summary
Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have! 🎯 HOW IT WORKS: 1. Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask 2. Techlorians (members) get questions answered first 3. Everyone can watch and participate in live chat 4. Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT 💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN: Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal 📌 TODAY'S AGENDA: - Kicking off this new format & announcements! - Open discussion in live chat - Updates on what's happening at Techlore ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Office Hours 03:25 Exploring Alternatives to Google Calendar 13:16 Secure File Transfers and Privacy Tools 22:06 Comparing Apple and Google Privacy Practices 30:12 Engaging with Political Issues and Community Advocacy 38:27 Funding Challenges for Session Messenger 41:38 Navigating Open Source Sustainability 44:04 Custom ROMs and Android Alternatives 47:38 RSS Feeds and Information Management 51:45 Digital Safety for Diverse Communities 55:46 Critique of Meta and Social Media Engagement 01:01:12 Revenue Models for Content Creators 01:14:53 Understanding eSIMs and YubiKey Security 01:17:50 Exploring Alternatives to Google Services 01:18:57 Usability of Organic Maps and Personal Experiences 01:19:51 Tech Specs and Personal Devices 01:22:05 Engagement in Community and Signal Group 01:23:58 The Role of EFF in Digital Rights Advocacy 01:24:53 Payment Options and Supporting the Channel 01:25:47 Political Implications of Tech Accessibility 01:26:53 Nextcloud and Calendar Alternatives 01:28:5…