![]() I’ll also get a smaller credit to my account, just to be transparent. ![]() And if you choose to use Linode through this link, you’ll get a $100, 60-day credit for their services. I use Linode to host this site and they’re not paying me to mention their service. There are plenty of vendors to choose from but I went with Linode. The second option I’ve used is to pay for a cloud server and run NextCloud on it. If you want or need a more step-by-step approach on this entire process, RaspberryPi Tips has a solid writeup. Once the Pi is booted up and running, use the Terminal to run this command: curl -sSL | sudo bash That will download and install the NextCloud server software. And it’s easy to get started.ĭownload the Raspberry Pi OS image provided by the Raspberry Pi folks, for a basic Linux system. Surprisingly, this relatively inexpensive little computer can handle light to moderate use as a NextCloud server. ![]() One, which is what I recommend to get started, is to use a Raspberry Pi. I’ve done this two different ways in the past. Since you’re not relying on a company to provide your cloud services, you have to install NextCloud yourself. Use NextCloud on a Pi as a private alternative to Google services You can view the full comparison on NextCloud’s site. I’ll get to how you do that shortly.Ībove is just part of a much larger comparison of features between NextCloud and other cloud-based productivity and personal services. That’s because you’re the one actually running the service. The key difference between NextCloud and Google, as well as many similar services, is that you control all of the data. ![]() There are also mobile apps for NextCloud on both Android and iOS. That right there makes this a viable option for Chromebooks. All of these tools in the NextCloud suite are accessible through a browser. It’s a free and open source software suite that provides software to create documents, manage contacts and calendars, chat with others and file storage. The private alternative to Google services I’m going to highlight is NextCloud. Did you know you don’t have to? Here’s how to create a private alternative to Google services for Chromebooks. Yes, you know you’re giving your data to Google. And if you are, you’re also likely relying on Google services, such as Docs, Drive, and Photos. Chances are, if you’re a reader of this site, you use a Chromebook or other ChromeOS device. ![]()
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