I’m just sitting here frustrated because I’m wanting my family to move away from messaging me over SMS (they mainly use iOS), but they refuse to download any extra apps. But Google’s RCS really doesn’t look like a solution either since it mainly just seems to be a way of enforcing Android as an ecosystem, and they...
People rightfully call out TikTok as a spyware because of their ties with CCP, but how exactly are other social media giants and big tech any different as they too have ties with the CIA, FBI etc
I had been wanting to learn how to play the guitar for years, but laziness, i guess, kept me from it. I picked it up with moderate seriousness and am very greatful i did. I wish i would’ve started sooner.
The European Union has recently reached an agreement on a significant competition reform known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will impose strict rules on large tech companies that will have to offer users the ability to communicate with each other using different apps. WhatsApp is one of the companies that will be...
I’m using NewPipe but some functionalities are lacking. Looked at revanced but unsure about it’s reputation. Also, will I get banned by using a modded YT client? Thanks.
The app that synchronizes multiple lemmy accounts so you can migrate and keep backup accounts across instances, it’s opensource and free, currently working in android and windows....
Some people hate Sync for two reasons, that is, pricing and tracking. What they need to know is that tracking is done by google ads, once one gets adfree version tracking won’t happen.
So many talking UIs are not intuitive on windows on these handhelds, but one can still install steam and use it in big picture mode to get a steam deck like UI.
Also, there are launchers like playnite with many themes.
Twitter filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate. “Despite our continued progress, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and its backers have been actively working to assert false and misleading claims encouraging advertisers to pause investment on the platform. X is a free public service funded...
Just a correction, Hitler and Nazi party never used Swastika, the original name of the symbol was “Hakenkreuz” in German.
There is no mention of the word “Swastika” in any of the writings and speeches of the Nazi party.
Hakenkreuz was wrongly translated to Swastika when the translation was carried out in English from German.
The correct translation of Hakenkreuz in English would be “Hooked Cross”.
Swastika is a similar looking sacred Hindu and Buddhist symbol, maybe because of it’s similarity this error occurred and it went unchallenged in international forums as Hindus and Buddhists didn’t even know how their sacred symbol was misappropriated and misrepresented because of mistranslation.
Basically the title. I would rather not get scammed… :) The idea is to move to GrapheneOs as my next step, but I don’t necessarily need the newest device....
Google has rolled out the Nearby Share app for Windows, which has been in beta since March. The new tool lets you easily send and receive files – photos, videos, music documents and more – between nearby Android devices and Windows computers....
FOSS launcher options?
I really like the simple, stock - ish layout on my home screen, which rules out a few popular suggestions like Niagara....
At least uBlock Origin is always up-to-date now (lemmy.world)
The sooner Android accepts RCS is dead, the sooner we can choose the next messaging platform that matters (www.androidpolice.com)
I’m just sitting here frustrated because I’m wanting my family to move away from messaging me over SMS (they mainly use iOS), but they refuse to download any extra apps. But Google’s RCS really doesn’t look like a solution either since it mainly just seems to be a way of enforcing Android as an ecosystem, and they...
The Odin 2 is Here, and it Deserves the Hype (YouTube) (youtu.be)
Today we’re going to take a look at the AYN Odin 2, the most powerful Android device on the market with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset…
The race for "Worst Dumpster Fire" is heating up. Everyone place your bets! (lemmy.ml)
Night owls and early birds (lemmy.ml)
is there a way to hide the battery saver?
Specifically i want that the baterry icon in my status bar doesn’t change color when the baterry saver is on....
Dusk: Unpopular opinion: I'd rather pay Valve 30% and put up with their de facto monopoly than help Epic work towards their own (very obviously desired) monopoly (twitter.com)
What hobbies did you pick up during the pandemic and have you been able to keep them up?
I had been wanting to learn how to play the guitar for years, but laziness, i guess, kept me from it. I picked it up with moderate seriousness and am very greatful i did. I wish i would’ve started sooner.
Whats your favorite free open source software that everyone should try?
Lemmy seems like the right place to ask this. Personally I’ve really enjoyed Gurgle, which is a FOSS Wordle clone app.
Whatsapp has begun working on support for third party chats (Telegram/Signal) (wabetainfo.com)
The European Union has recently reached an agreement on a significant competition reform known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which will impose strict rules on large tech companies that will have to offer users the ability to communicate with each other using different apps. WhatsApp is one of the companies that will be...
WhatsApp will soon be your one-stop solution for all your chat apps (www.androidpolice.com)
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Is revanced YouTube safe?
I’m using NewPipe but some functionalities are lacking. Looked at revanced but unsure about it’s reputation. Also, will I get banned by using a modded YT client? Thanks.
India's government replaces 'India' with ancient name 'Bharat' in dinner invitation to G20 guests (apnews.com)
Starfield gets low-spec PC mod for those gaming on potatoes (www.vg247.com)
A closer look at e/OS: Murena's privacy-first 'deGoogled' Android alternative - TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
Has anyone else noticed a sudden lack of reading comprehension skills?
Just as the title asks I’ve noticed a very sharp increase in people just straight up not comprehending what they’re reading....
Lemmy Handshake is almost ready (sh.itjust.works)
The app that synchronizes multiple lemmy accounts so you can migrate and keep backup accounts across instances, it’s opensource and free, currently working in android and windows....
lemmy.world blocked the largest piracy community in all of lemmy (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
cross-posted from: sh.itjust.works/post/2881638...
Which proprietary software do you prefer over their open-source alternatives, and why?
The most popular Chinese keyboard app which is used by more than 450 million monthly users sends every key typed to Tencent in China. (citizenlab.ca)
Vulnerabilities in Sogou Keyboard encryption expose keypresses to network eavesdropping.
Tip: Nearby Share can send entire folders from your Android device to other Android devices, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs through the Files by Google app
From @MishaalRahman:...
Best screen size?
What’s the best screen size for you?
I like the web app more. (lemmy.world)
Sync for Lemmy - Now Released on Play Store (play.google.com)
Does 1337x require an account
So I have not been to there site in a while but It is telling my I need an account to download magnets. Did I get to the wrong site somehow?
No ads, No tracking and Opensource (kerala.party)
geteilt von: kerala.party/post/68919...
EXCLUSIVE: Lenovo is working on a Windows PC gaming handheld called the 'Legion Go' (www.windowscentral.com)
Twitter Sues Hate-Speech Research Group Over Claims That Hateful, Racist Content Has Proliferated Under Musk’s Ownership (variety.com)
Twitter filed a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate. “Despite our continued progress, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and its backers have been actively working to assert false and misleading claims encouraging advertisers to pause investment on the platform. X is a free public service funded...
Where to buy a good second-hand Pixel phone in Europe?
Basically the title. I would rather not get scammed… :) The idea is to move to GrapheneOs as my next step, but I don’t necessarily need the newest device....
Use Google's New AirDrop Clone to Share Files Between Android and Windows (www.cnet.com)
Google has rolled out the Nearby Share app for Windows, which has been in beta since March. The new tool lets you easily send and receive files – photos, videos, music documents and more – between nearby Android devices and Windows computers....
Overwatch® 2 on Steam (store.steampowered.com)
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