Alternative To was invaluable when I degoogled, not perfect though as it still lists some apps that invade and track even when you select the Privacy focused option in the search options, but it DOES give you somewhere to start from with all the info you need.
I’m currently running lineage on my phone, tablet and now working on a lineage streaming box to replace firestick. Good luck!
This was what I ended up doing, I updated the main post to show my progress
So following up I have some options, all fairly affordable.
2.On a local marketplace style website, Used Micro Linux PC is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5
I’m leaning towards Option 2. With my limited knowledge, Option 1 doesn’t seem like enough and Option 3 seems like too much. I’m getting many different thoughts and opinions from alot of places, I am but a simpleton, trying to stop my TV from spying on me. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Update: Option 1 it is! Cheap enough that I can screw it up.
Oooh! Thankyou! It’s android so theoretically it should be able to get Smart tube. This is an advanced user guide but it certainly will help when I get to this point.
I’m still at the “So, Pi is a green circuit board?” part of my learning.
Antennapod is dope, you can follow your favourites, no sign up, downloads. excellent app!