Ready to break free from big tech's grip on your digital life? In this episode of the Sovereign Computing Show, Jordan Bravo and Stephen DeLorme delve into the essential first steps of reclaiming your privacy by managing your own calendars and contacts. They explore various self-sovereign options, from using Proton's encrypted services to setting up Nextcloud and lightweight WebDAV servers. Learn how to seamlessly integrate these tools with your mobile and desktop devices, ensuring your sensitive personal data stays under your control. Don't miss this essential guide to taking the next steps in your sovereign computing journey.

Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/mastering-calendar-contact-freedom

- 00:00 Introduction to the Sovereign Computing Show - 00:16 Sponsorship and Community at ATL BitLab - 01:20 Today's Topic: Calendars and Contacts - 05:59 Proton: A Secure Alternative - 16:13 Exploring WebDAV and Open Standards - 20:16 NextCloud: The Open Source Productivity Suite - 24:31 Data Breaches and Company Size - 25:15 Setting Up and Using NextCloud - 25:59 Syncing Calendars and Contacts - 30:19 Understanding Calendar and Contact Formats - 34:50 Public Calendars with GitHub - 39:41 Self-Hosting NextCloud and Alternatives - 42:49 Cross-Platform Syncing Solutions - 46:13 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts