Driven by enhanced EU data protection laws, a user migrated key services from non-EU providers. Uberspace replaced Fastmail for email, offering similar features without the ability to send from arbitrary domains. NextCloud became the calendar solution, installed on the same Uberspace infrastructure, replacing a failed CalDAV server. Hosting the personal website moved from Hetzner VPS to Uberspace, requiring minor Apache/SSI adjustments. hosting.de succeeded Namecheap for domains, offering German location and .is domains, though non-German prices are slightly higher. Git repositories migrated to the German nonprofit codeberg.org, replacing a self-hosted Gitea instance. Mullvad VPN remains unchanged, praised for its no-log policy.

A separate Pixel 9a with Graphene OS handles personal Android needs, enabling F-Droid and NewPipe usage. A used MacBook Air runs MX Linux for browsing, replacing a Chromebook.