Just a heads up that something strange just happened on DU. On my pc, all the content was replaced with straight lines.

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8. I listed some safer computing options.

Try these.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=20064110

There are various email substitutes.

I use Libre Office for "WPS" replacement, especially since Microsoft tries to force you online. Google is entirely online. Spy agencies, they are.

https://www.libreoffice.org/

Runs on every platform. There are other suites for mobile. I use Apple stuff there, as it's bundled: pages, numbers and keynote. All "WPS" compatible.

I ask friends to use Signal for messaging and video conferencing, but they are reluctant to switch. OTOH, group messaging is a big fail with some friends.

Ppl outside the US use FB messenger, because phone/MMS rates are through the roof. Perhaps signal is the better way for them. I will ask!

It uses internet, not phone (spare you the details)

WPS means word, ppt and excel.