Redecentralize Radar
These are some apps we found good enough to recommend trying, using and sharing them. They may help you replace their less benevolent alternatives, and get more control over your data and digital devices.
The list below is short, selective, and somewhat outdated; for more tips, perhaps have a look at the excellent switching.software, or for more technical needs the Alternative Internet directory.
Use Resilio
Resilio is worth using every day for file synchronization.
31 Mar 2017
Try Syncthing
Syncthing is worth trying for file synchronization.
24 Mar 2017
Try Riot
Riot is worth trying for group chat.
10 Mar 2017
Try Sandstorm
Sandstorm is worth trying as a replacement for an organisation's cloud software.
15 Feb 2017
Use Firefox Android
Firefox Android is worth using every day as a mobile web browser.
13 Feb 2017
What is "good enough"?
Try
This app looks really promising. It's not just a tech demo — it's got a good user interface and support too. If you're interested in a decentralized internet, try it out, and report bugs.
Use
This app is great to use day to day, and many people do so. It is more private and more resilient than alternatives. Using it will help create a more competitive market.
Share
This app is not only strategically important for decentralization, it competes extremely well against alternatives that your friends already use. Tell them about it.