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Good for a 3,2,1 backup method but bad for archival. We don't know if google will even exist in whatever number of years OP wants to archieve for or if the data will be deleted/modified by google themeselves due to some crap policy like their 2 year inactive account one for example. Just too many factors that will be out of OP's control
Would probably help to know for how long, how much capacity do you need and what budget. Should also be stated external factors play a massive factor on how long a storage device can survive like enviroment, humidity and heat being the biggies
Edit in case I fall asleep: for the budget I usually would go with an external ssd just refresh the data every year or 2 it should be ok for 8ish years maybe even 10. For a write it and forget it method you'll want m-disc instead which are more expensive but if properly stored will last lifetimes so the failure point will be a usuable drive that can read it. If you decide to go the spinning mechanical drive route make sure to buy 2 (a backup for the backup) since they are a lot more fragile. Gold plated dvds/cds are also another write and forget option but have less capacity than m-discs
If in the states, fake info plus a prepaid carrier should work, right? Havent brought a sim in a bit but you should be able to just buy one in a drugstore with cash or has that changed
Edit: should go without saying but I would also opt for a carrier that offers totp as a 2fa method
Havent personally created an account with piped since I like to limit accounts where ever possible but I believe you create an account with the piped instance that you choose so you dont login to your google account at all. You'll have to do a google takeout iirc inorder to get a copy of your youtube subscription which you can then import.
Piped for desktop would be a better option for youtube imo, but really depends on which "Big tech company" you're trying to hide from and what information do you want to share with them. For example, Google probably has your ip tied to your gmail account, which has whatever information you used, since you didn't use a vpn when first creating it. Also unless you disabled the bloatware via adb that came with your xiaomi device some other third party company may also have your ip and whatever info you inputted into those apps, if at all. Again just depends on what you want so your setup might be fine.
Edit: if wanting to protect from google then your mobile device is the biggest issue. Getting an always on vpn is a must (look at proton or mullvad), remove your personal account and create a burner with fake info and use something like aurora store with that burner account should help a lot. Would be really inconvenient if you still use your personal gmail account so maybe before doing anything start migrating to a different email provider
Edit 2: if protecting from meta then facebook messenger is the biggest issue. Getting an always on vpn that comes bundled with protection from trackers/ads (mullvad and proton i think does this) maybe your best choice unless you want to recreate your account and lose all of your contacts/messages which would be really inconvenient. So just treat facebook messenger like a public forum and dont give up too much info. If its possible maybe use a hardened browser, like mull +ublock, instead to use facebook messenger again if thats possible
I'm a sucker for israel kamakawiwo'ole so either his cover of somewhere over the rainbow or mona lisa
I learned to tie some knots. The canadian jam knot and the constrictor basically replaced zip ties for me
Mostly because I live in a bad area. The least amount carried = the least amount of stuff that can get stolen
I agree and thats why threat models are important. Of course the more extreme models will lead to less interactions with strangers in this digital age. In hindsight, using a dating site should've been your first indication that maybe you should re-think your's. As for the friends argument, It should be stated that changing the contact method shouldn't be the deciding factor for a friendship to continue that just screams a red flag imo.
Assuming of legal age, Not an officer or lawyer but think they'll detain you for erratic behavior until the situation gets sorted out