Startpage uses Google on the back-end but keeps your searches anonymous. Or there’s always DuckDuckGo.
My iphone […] once when its unusable, I’m going for a Linux Pinephone.
Don’t, it’s not ready yet unless all you do is call and text. (Then it’s fine ig)
Windows
Try out a live USB, it won’t save anything you do to it and you won’t risk deleting your data by accident (like with dual boot). All you need is an old USB stick / flash drive (just make sure it’s big enough, a few Gigabytes should be good)
Here’s a walkthrough for Linux Mint (an Ubuntu alternative). I’d recommend specifically Mint Cinnamon (Download Link):
Prime is just too good if you happen to use Amazon’s other products. Free overnight delivery on Whole Foods items, that’s literally 4-6 hour delivery sometimes. Access to Prime Videos which (very) occasionally has a show I want to watch. And a free Twitch subscription which I use to toss creators I like a few extra bucks every month.