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privacyguides·Privacy GuidesbyPumpkin

How can I protect my privacy when using Google Classroom

Hello everyone,

As the title says, I need to use Google Classroom for a class I'm taking with my local school. I didn't get a choice in tooling unfortunately. I have in my private life cut google out, not having used Gmail in over a decade, using Youtube through invidious, OSM instead of Google Maps, etc.

I'm already planning on using either Firefox multiple account containers or a different dedicated browser for school stuff entirely. Is there any other advice you have to protect my privacy as much as possible?

I'm in the EU and I know Google is more limited in the data they can collect from educational uses, but obviously I don't trust Google.

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nostupidquestions·No Stupid QuestionsbyPumpkin

Is the flavour of sweeteners acquired or is there something unique with the way I taste them?

I have noticed that over the last few years more and more soda makers are putting sweeteners in their drinks, originally it used it just be in their "diet" or "zero" offerings, but I've noticed they are making their way into their regular recopies too.

I usually immediately know if that's the case on the first sip because they often have a rather strong flavour, which isn't really pleasant. It seems to depend on what sweetener(s) they've chosen to use, but they can taste bitter, astringent or just... not good. I usually end up having to throw away the drink.

I don't drink soda very often, so I'm wondering if this is something you have to acquire a taste for?

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bicycles·BicyclesbyPumpkin

Group for a couch potato wanting to get back into cycling?

About 8 years ago I got into cycling and really enjoyed riding, but I ended up moving countries and ended up gradually stopping cycling. Since then I've worked an office job and been pretty much a couch potato.

I'm wanting to get into cycling, but find I can't really stick to it on my own, I am wondering if anyone knows of online communities or groups for people who are unfit but are trying to get into cycling?

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