It depends on whom you’re asking this question. I think different people have varying preferences based on their needs and circumstances:
If someone wants to access streaming content that’s geographically locked, they would typically choose servers located in that specific territory. In democratic countries, the server choice often revolves around two key factors: speed and anonymity. Users may either select their home country for the fastest connection or opt for a country in the EU, which is not part of the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance, to prioritize anonymity.
However, the perspective changes when you ask this question from someone living in countries like Iran, China, or other dictatorships. In such places, users usually prioritize connecting to any server that offers a reliable and fast link to the free world.
Personally, I used to live in a country with an authoritarian regime, and back then, my primary concern was accessing the internet. Hence, I didn’t pay much attention to factors like the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance. However, now that I live in Canada, I consider a broader range of metrics when choosing a VPN server.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fora diplomatic chill with India, saying Ottawa needs a "professional relationship" with the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Wow, Poilievre’s remark is wrong on so many levels. When it comes to foreign interference in Canada’s security, partisanship must be put aside. Once again he is showing his opportunistic side.
I updated from Beta 5.3 to stable and Google Play System update fails to update from July 2023. Has anyone successfully updated to a more recent version? I’m running a 7 Pro....
Original post: I updated my Pixel 7 Pro to Android 14 yesterday. Today, I noticed that the Google Play system update for September (65MB) is available, but it fails to download. This issue was also present for updates in August or July, if I remember correctly. Google eventually resolved those issues, so for now, we’ll have to wait for them to address this one.
True, but I got 7 Pro last year and I’m happy with it therefore don’t want to upgrade my perfectly fine phone especially considering its low trade-in value if I decide to trade it for an upgrade and receive the Watch2 as a free (!!) bonus. However, for someone actively looking to upgrade their phone, I think the bundle deal is absolutely great for them.
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. The authorization covers individuals aged six months and older....
Initially, I was contemplating pre-ordering the Watch 2 and using my Google Credit from last year’s Pixel 7 Pro purchase. However, if they indeed make this offer available in Canada as well, I might opt for the bundle instead. I’ll have to wait and see the details of the offer.
The Islamic Republic of Iran was built upon bricks of patriarchal misogyny. One of the first acts of the revolution’s leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, when he took power in 1979, was to reverse women’s rights in marriage, child custody and divorce. This included lowering the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 9, and girls...
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for people six months of age and older....
Studios agreeing to censorship of any kind is disgusting, whether it be for political reasons (like what China usually demands) or for religious reasons (because some countries still live in the 500 BC).
Female students reportedly given sham disciplinary ‘hearings’, suspended from classes and threatened with ‘zero grades’ for defying head covering law....
As you may have already noticed, 3 new admins have been added. Welcome @TruckBC , @Shadow , and @Jarcode! There are also many more people that are helping behind the scenes as well. They have many years of experience moderating various subreddits, and I believe that they can bring lemmy.ca to the next level....
Your hard work and dedication to lemmy.ca is deeply appreciated and Your decision to pass on hosting responsibilities highlights your commitment to this instance’s growth. The new admins and the tireless efforts of everyone behind the scenes are truly valued.
While Bill C-18, the Online News Act, was designed with the aim of having social media companies take a more responsible role in how news is shared online, Facebook chose to ban news links entirely. This then had the unintended effect of elevating our ridiculous website to a position of godlike authority over the news that...
Now, those of us who don’t have a Fold or the tablet have to wait and see when Google plans to bring it to other Pixel devices in the future. Also, I hope that frog is still there!
If you take a close look at the produce aisle of your grocery store, and look at the packaging instead of the vegetables and fruit, you’ll notice just how much plastic is in use....
Dictatorial regimes across the globe collaborate with one another, displaying a greater sense of unity compared to democratic nations. This camaraderie can be observed in countries like Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela, and numerous others.
Indeed, it is! Some even believe that the forced hijab (and oppression of women in general) is similar to the Berlin Wall. When it is torn down, the Islamic Republic will cease to exist.
My experience with the Fediverse has only been through Mastodon, through which I struggled to find a community I really gelled with. Either it was supper overwhelming with meme posts or NSFW, or it was too chill to the point of nothing. Or, it was hyperfocused like FOSS/Linux and became uninteresting after awhile. May try again,...
Yep, Same here! When things went south with Twitter, I tried switching to Mastodon, but after several months, I haven’t become fond of it. Its interface is so terrible and difficult to navigate. When I heard of Lemmy as an alternative to Reddit, the first thing that came to my mind was, ‘Oh, please don’t be like Mastodon…’ and I’m glad that it is not! I like the fact that it is kinda’ similar to Reddit (interface-wise), but at the same time, it is decentralized, which means it is (hopefully) going in the right direction.
Android TV 'Free TV Channels' app rolling out on homescreen (9to5google.com)
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X is officially rolling out audio and video calls (www.theverge.com)
Poilievre says Trudeau soured India relations, as Modi government laments Liberals (www.ctvnews.ca)
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is blaming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fora diplomatic chill with India, saying Ottawa needs a "professional relationship" with the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Android 14 and Google Play System version
I updated from Beta 5.3 to stable and Google Play System update fails to update from July 2023. Has anyone successfully updated to a more recent version? I’m running a 7 Pro....
Pixel 8 series MEGATHREAD
Livestream:...
Health Canada approves Pfizer's new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant (www.ctvnews.ca)
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. The authorization covers individuals aged six months and older....
Inside Iran’s influence operation | Semafor (www.semafor.com)
THE SCOOP...
Leaked Pixel 8 Pro deal shows Google will throw in a Pixel Watch 2 for free - The Verge (www.theverge.com)
One Year On, Iranian Women Are Still Fighting (time.com)
The Islamic Republic of Iran was built upon bricks of patriarchal misogyny. One of the first acts of the revolution’s leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, when he took power in 1979, was to reverse women’s rights in marriage, child custody and divorce. This included lowering the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 9, and girls...
Health Canada authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant (www.canada.ca)
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for people six months of age and older....
Server maintenance on Sunday - All done!
Hello everyone!...
US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts (www.aljazeera.com)
Your Google Pixel Phone's August Update Arrived (www.droid-life.com)
August Google Pixel update bug fixes:...
Topless Florence Pugh Scene in ‘Oppenheimer’ Digitally Censored (With a CGI Black Dress) in Middle East, India (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
The actress was given extra computer-generated clothes in one scene in order to secure a release without cuts being made.
June 2023 financial update for lemmy.ca
This is a little late, but I figure that it’s better late than never!...
Students barred from Iranian universities for refusing to wear a hijab (www.theguardian.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/1324530...
Students barred from Iranian universities for refusing to wear a hijab (www.theguardian.com)
Female students reportedly given sham disciplinary ‘hearings’, suspended from classes and threatened with ‘zero grades’ for defying head covering law....
New Admins, Server Upgraded
As you may have already noticed, 3 new admins have been added. Welcome @TruckBC , @Shadow , and @Jarcode! There are also many more people that are helping behind the scenes as well. They have many years of experience moderating various subreddits, and I believe that they can bring lemmy.ca to the next level....
Editorial: With news blocked on Facebook, we the Beaverton are now the sole arbiters of truth (www.thebeaverton.com)
While Bill C-18, the Online News Act, was designed with the aim of having social media companies take a more responsible role in how news is shared online, Facebook chose to ban news links entirely. This then had the unintended effect of elevating our ridiculous website to a position of godlike authority over the news that...
Google Pixel devices finally have a real default weather app (www.theverge.com)
Canada’s plastic ban has a big hole in it. What can we do about grocery stores? (www.thestar.com)
If you take a close look at the produce aisle of your grocery store, and look at the packaging instead of the vegetables and fruit, you’ll notice just how much plastic is in use....
Iranian President Visits Latin American Countries in an Attempt to Strengthen Multipolar World Order (peoplesdispatch.org)
Russian cargo plane seized at Toronto Pearson airport (www.cp24.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/614671...
Iran’s Regime Struggles To Enforce Hijab As Women Resist (www.iranintl.com)
I like this significantly better than Mastodon
My experience with the Fediverse has only been through Mastodon, through which I struggled to find a community I really gelled with. Either it was supper overwhelming with meme posts or NSFW, or it was too chill to the point of nothing. Or, it was hyperfocused like FOSS/Linux and became uninteresting after awhile. May try again,...