No thanks, I would rather not have to use Waydroid and deal with Google's services because of course you didn't make the app available on your website or on F-Droid.
I do pirate games that I buy on Steam - just to have a backup copy in case something happens to my account. I want to truly own my media. Nonetheless, this is the only place I have paid for media since we ditched the DVD player)
I really want an mp3 player right now - my last one broke and I don't want to carry a phone instead. But it seems like they're either ultra-cheap, overpriced or don't have features I need (like Bluetooth). It is so sad that the midrange audio players pretty much disappeared now. So instead looking as DIY projects, cannot believe.
The original ipod looks very cool btw, even if I would never use one myself - way too large.
Why necessarily "used"? Also I have this exact thing already. I just wanted a device that has no cell connectivity option and thus no tracking, and also (maybe even more importantly) - is smaller and lighter. Going for sports with a phone is inconvenient af.
What I looked for were product categories. Ye, seen these models. $200 is very, very expensive for me, it would be weird to spend on a player more than you would on a phone.
Crypto IS usable as an alternative to regular card payments though. If it gets illegal - what do we have left for online payment? Bank system, which is very hard and illegal to use anonymously, and is subject to sanctions/seizures/whatever. There is cash by mail, which is not always feasible. GNU Taler looks interesting, but seems like it not implemented much yet.
I personally use it for my domain name and a VPS. Not exactly illegal or requiring personal information.
As for cards that "you can buy in brick and mortar stores" - a) they will be affected by the same sanctions as normal cards, b) not even a thing in a lot of places (like, the only ones I have seen here are only sold at certain banks and only payable with a bank card). But yea, might indeed work well in certain cases!
On a phone, I actually rarely get stuck for hours. Not only because most of my personal data has to stay off of it (it cannot have LineageOS or similar), but also because it is inconvenient af. No keyboard, small screen, everything is slow. The problem of infinitely going into rabbit holes solves itself, while on the laptop there has to be a lot more self-control - it is far more comfortable.
Yes, I am aware. But nonetheless it is far easier to use anonymously/pseudonymously than "traditional" payment. Like, exchanging BTC/LTC from Monero, and buying said Monero via a non-kyc method as well. And whatever protections you want to layer, depending on how much effort you think "they" would spend on you.
What? Remembering myself as a preteen, even if I didn't consider microtransactions as a no-no, I don't think I would be able to do it anyway. Preteens don't have bank cards. If we are talking about begging their parents - I don't think it would have worked either. Mine, just like average parents, would have probably thought spending money on games was stupid and not allowed it. That is the reason I had pirated Minecraft too - just like most kids around me.
I used free Spotify in hopes of finding new music, and the experience was very subpar. It wants you to enable DRM, the web interface is the laggiest I have seen, and the button to "not recommend this song anymore" doesn't exist. Also recommendation, the whole reason I tried the service, are just meh.
I also cannot imagine having your main music collection on streaming and not locally.
Statcounter reports that Windows 11 continues to lose its market share for the second month in a row. Windows 10, meanwhile, is gaining more users and is now back above the 70% mark.
I honestly don't even distinguish 10 from 11. For me, both are not acceptable on my machine, both have to be fought during daily use. Most problems of 11 originated in 10 and were already too severe.
I use GrapheneOS ony phone and a Mac with the security options as optimized as possible. For most of my emailing etc, I use Tuta and Proton. There are instances however, where having a Google account is beneficial (some apps for example won't download from Aurora store in anonymous mode)....
The thing I wonder about is whether such an account can stay in your possession even after you no longer have the sim. Where I live, the simcards that don't require ID are illegal and thus you cannot guarantee that you'd stay in possession of it permanently. And even if it were legal - you'd have to be adding or spending funds to retain the sim.
Yea, I got this from your comment. I was wondering about different jurisdictions where this is not as easy - thought someone in the comments had such an experience.
I am skeptical about listening not only because it was not proven, but also because almost the exact same result is achievable via much, much simpler and omnipresent means.
Here an ID is required by law, but you can still buy "gray" simcards in various places. Although not as reliable as if it were a legal one - it can get blocked by the provider, but I don't know exactly how long they usually last.
Monero exists and is constantly being improved in that regard. And even traceability aside, you're forgetting one massive usecase: unlike debit cards, its usage cannot be denied or restricted.
This was a completely different thing - the report was about what data they collect or have the capability to collect, rather than how easy it is to remove the telematics unit and which functions would be impacted by it. The suggested measures against this were pretty basic, no mention was made of actual modifications.
Hi. I have a group of 6 people using Discord to chat. Recently Discord changed a lot and we're looking for an alternative. We have a few requirements:...
Not only for its time! While flawed, I still see it as probably the best middle ground for messaging. It has evolved since then, its servers are easy to host and it has a variety of clients that support e2e.
The following devices are end-of-life, no longer receive firmware or most driver security updates and receive extended support from GrapheneOS as part of the main releases with all GrapheneOS changes including all of the latest Android Open Source Project changes:
I really doubt an average Joe would buy a new computer once the old OS goes end-of-life. Joe would just continue using an EOL system and hope everything is alright.
"Everything being a sleek App, instead of being a clunky website. Which is definitely the way to go." - Mrwhosetheboss
(timestamp-link) iPad Pro M4 Hands on - Why I just bought it....
Prime Video subs will soon see ads for Amazon products when they hit pause ( arstechnica.com )
As if the Prime Video app couldn't get any worse.
How to opt out of the privacy nightmare that comes with new Hondas ( sherwood.news )
I used an original iPod in 2024, and it was pretty fun ( www.spacebar.news )
The Bitcoiners were wrong: a blog post about privacy and bitcoin, and how they failed to design a cash alternative ( unfathom.ing )
Rubén Baler, neuroscientist: ‘We are guinea pigs. Our attention has become a profitable commodity’ ( english.elpais.com )
Proton Mail Discloses User Data Leading to Arrest in Spain ( restoreprivacy.com )
Why people don't talk about Google Maps' privacy issues ( www.youtube.com )
Title is editorialized because the original is, frankly, clickbait garbage
„If companies were to do the right thing, they would lose the most valuable customers on earth, preteen kids” ( english.elpais.com )
YouTube's war against third party apps is just as ridiculous as its war on adblockers ( www.androidpolice.com )
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Windows 10 reaches 70% market share as Windows 11 keeps declining ( www.neowin.net )
Statcounter reports that Windows 11 continues to lose its market share for the second month in a row. Windows 10, meanwhile, is gaining more users and is now back above the 70% mark.
Creating dummy Google accounts
I use GrapheneOS ony phone and a Mac with the security options as optimized as possible. For most of my emailing etc, I use Tuta and Proton. There are instances however, where having a Google account is beneficial (some apps for example won't download from Aurora store in anonymous mode)....
People left seriously creeped out after woman shares how to find out everything Google knows about you ( www.uniladtech.com )
Digital surveillance is omnipresent in China. Here’s how citizens are coping ( theconversation.com )
What is Windows 11 'AI Explorer'? Everything you need to know about Microsoft's upcoming defining AI PC feature (including it always watching you) ( www.windowscentral.com )
People Are Slowly Realizing Their Auto Insurance Rates Are Skyrocketing Because Their Car Is Covertly Spying On Them ( www.techdirt.com )
Big Tech passkey implementations are a trap | Proton ( proton.me )
Big Tech has implemented passkeys in a way that locks users into their platforms rather than providing universal security...
XMPP as a Discord alternative for small group?
Hi. I have a group of 6 people using Discord to chat. Recently Discord changed a lot and we're looking for an alternative. We have a few requirements:...
Google is silently blocking RCS messages on rooted Android phones and custom ROMs ( www.androidauthority.com )
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GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused version of Android, is adding Android Auto support ( 9to5google.com )
Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 million PCs to landfills: Report - CNA ( www.channelnewsasia.com )
Tv box recommendations?
Is the nvidia shield TV still the go-to box for streaming content to your TV?...