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MonkderDritte , to Technology in I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun

Ipod shuffle was peak imo.

TonyTonyChopper ,
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whatever happened to things getting smaller. I want a music player approx the size of a 3.5mm audio port

Blisterexe ,
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I would lose that in about 20 minutes

forgotaboutlaye , to Technology in I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun

I thought MiniDisc players were more fun, if less practical.

corbin OP , to Technology in Here's what's happening to ad blockers in Google Chrome (and other browsers)

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Megaman_EXE , to Technology in Here's what's happening to ad blockers in Google Chrome (and other browsers)

This was an insightful read. Thanks for sharing!

darkphotonstudio , (edited ) to Technology in The problem with GIMP

Krita has mostly left GIMP in the dust, as far as UI and basic tools. The brush engine and ability to handle large files is so much better. It's vector and text tools need work, and so do the image filters and such. Even so, Krita destroys GIMP. Even the name, which isn't great, is leagues better.

9point6 , to Technology in Here's what's happening to ad blockers in Google Chrome (and other browsers)

Run a pihole or similar

Your web browser is just one piece of software on your network capable of displaying ads and collecting data

uzay ,

Network-level adblock cannot replace browser-level adblock and vice versa

DarkDarkHouse ,
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Both… both is good

xyz1195 ,

I'm a bit clueless when it comes to that but certainly interested. Could you maybe go into more detail as to which hardware and software is needed to set that up?

Thanks much in advance!

9point6 ,

So the main software is here https://pi-hole.net/ (and they have good documentation, so I'm not going to repeat the nitty-gritty here)

You obviously need something to run it on, which could be some existing computer that's always on, but (as the name might suggest) a lot of people use some form of Raspberry Pi (or similar) single-board computer.

Pihole will run on basically anything, so you can get an ancient pi and it will still run fine

MentorKitten ,

I thought this requires permission to a router. Can you do this say at a dorm or an apartment where internet is provided for you through a portal

PotatoesFall ,

Another user commented that you can run Unbound (the technology used by pihole) on your machine.

Even easier, configure your device to use an ad block DNS resolver. Control D has free ones: https://controld.com/free-dns

BlameThePeacock , to Technology in The problem with GIMP

I just use Photopea https://www.photopea.com/ instead. It does everything I need, and I don't need to install anything.

vodkasolution , to Technology in The problem with GIMP
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A rebrand, with some cool update, would be great imho

MaggiWuerze ,

Like a usable UI?

Veedem , to Technology in Why you shouldn't use Brave Browser
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Just use Firefox.

nocturne213 ,

I bounced between the two for years, i guess i am going back to Firefox full time.

brihuang95 ,
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I used Brave for a few years but recently switched to LibreFox. I really enjoyed Brave as a browser but couldn't handle all the sketchy shit that seems to keep coming up

rndll ,

The only reason I haven't switched to Firefox from Chrome fully is because for some reason Firefox for Android still doesn't have tabs for large screen devices. Mozilla says it's not a priority. 🤷

Nioxic ,

So use edge

Its chrome-based.. but at least its not brave, and the adblocker(which is off by default...) is decent enough

Redjard ,
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If you think the things brave has done are bad, go read through the list of things microsoft has done. You really don't want them to ever have a browser again, and certainly don't want to personally use it.

No1 ,
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Firefox for Android removing the ability to open local html files killed it for me. Currently on Vivaldi.

Fissionami ,
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Why did they remove it though? I was surprised too when I found out I needed to run local webserver to access local html files

No1 ,
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It was because of 'security', which was never explained. And it doesn't make much sense when other browsers can and do alow it. I'll see if I can dig up some historical links if I remember tomorrow.

Last time I checked,there was still no acknowledgement of it and appeared to be no intention of ever addressing it. The fact that they're now telling people to run a webserver suggests that nothing has changed ☹️

Nothingwise ,

Firefox + uBlock Origin + arkenfox user.js gives you privacy, security and anti-tracking. The only way to fly IMO.

j4k3 ,
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White list firewall. Because this is the real reason everyone has a right to ad block. Ads are hidden links to other websites. It's like walking through a gauntlet of pick pockets bribing the credit card company just to make it to the checkout at your local grocery store, or some asshole you invite into your home that goes to the bathroom, opens a window, and lets a dozen random people in your home if they pay a dollar for the access. The entire system is based on stalking people. It is criminal.

errer ,

And a Pi Hole for good measure.

AProfessional ,

A dns blocker cannot do anything more than ublock. It is nice for other apps though.

Rai ,

A DNS blocker is great for other devices on your network!

XpeeN ,

Librewolf

Veticia ,
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No android version = no buy

XpeeN ,

Mull for android

EricHill78 ,
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What does Arkenfox do? I'll definitely add it if it's beneficial.

berga ,

It changes many default Firefox preferences in about:config to be as private as possible. The main selling point is resist fingerprinting (RFP). I highly suggest reading the wiki. It can break some websites, but you can configure it to fit your needs.

corbin OP , to Technology in Here's what's happening to ad blockers in Google Chrome (and other browsers)

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Hugh_Jeggs ,

I didn't even click the article. Here's Why -

Scotty_Trees ,
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They only have 40 posts so I gave them a follow. It's when accounts have like 10k posts and an account is less than a year old that I won't follow them, I don't need that noise.

SuperSpruce , (edited ) to Technology in The problem with GIMP

I never knew the word was used as a slur or had sexual connotations. I thought it was a verb akin to "nerf" or "cripple", as in "Windows 11 gimped the taskbar functionality." I guess this word is still bad, as I want to enhance, not "gimp," my pictures.

devbo , to Technology in I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun

this is news? in 2024? is the ipod fun or listening to music fun?

lurch , to Technology in I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun

not even worth the "your mom" joke

blue_zephyr , to Technology in Why you shouldn't use Brave Browser

The fact that their founder wants to ban gay marriage is enough reason for me to avoid it like the plague.

JehovasThickness ,

He fucking what?

blue_zephyr ,

He made a thousand dollar donation in support of proposition 8, a constitutional amendment in California that strips gay people of the right to marry. He then proceeded to argue that such a donation does not make him a bigot or an enemy of LGBTQ+ people, because he's a delusional piece of filth.

This effectively prevented gay people from marrying in California from 2008 to 2013 until the fascists that supported it were finally done trying to argue how this doesn't violate the US constitution.

So yeah, may he, his browser, and any pathethic excuse that pretends to be human being who supported this abomination rot in the deepest depths forever.

arc , to Technology in Why you shouldn't use Brave Browser

Brave is a marching band of red flags. It claims privacy while injecting ads, affiliate codes and crypto into the browser. It's kind of sad to see someone like Brendan Eich who should know better turn to the dark side and pretend this is all fine. It isn't.

Best advice I could give for anyone who wants privacy is use Firefox or a branch of it. Firefox is out of the box the most privacy conscious mainstream browser and add-ons make it more so. If you want absolute privacy you could even use a derivative like Tor Browser.

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