I use a OS from a vendor not obsessed with usage monetization nor any kind of "phone home" functionality. I consider internet browsers to be a be a major backd

I use a OS from a vendor not obsessed with usage monetization nor any kind of "phone home" functionality. I consider internet browsers to be a be a major backdoor risk and thus have none installed on my host OS. I only browse interwebs from VMs. I don't trust my home network the same as I wouldn't trust an open public WiFi. I don't assume everything is as secure as it could be and am taking redundant steps to ensure certain stuff.