Random nerd who has an interest in computers, privacy, AI, videogames, and CDs. I also like dogs and horses.
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Random nerd who has an interest in computers, privacy, AI, videogames, and CDs. I also like dogs and horses.
Mastodon: mastodon.nl/
This profile is from a federated server and may be incomplete. Browse more on the original instance.
How do you Lemmings like your tea?
Standard notes: what about don’t put all your eggs in one basket rule?
If the owner of the standard notes will now be a proton, doesn’t that contradict this principle? I have a proton email account but I don’t want it linked to my standard notes account. I don’t strongly trust companies that offer packaged services like google or Microsoft. I prefer to have one service from one company. I am...
Hardware Chinese & USA trackers?
Hello everyone, I have a question : Does Android phone have hardware based trackers? Not with the telecom part (for sure it has some), but especially in the CPU… And are Chinese phones worst than USA branded? So is the fact of having a degoogled os resolved the problem? Thx 😃
What's your secret ingredient that makes your version of a common dish better than anyone else's?
Mine probably isn’t that secret these days, but almost every sauce I add nutritional yeast to. Curry, chilli, bolognese, it just makes them all better.
Microsoft force-upgrades Mail app to Windows 11’s new Outlook web app (www.windowslatest.com)
Why do washing machines prevent opening the hatch just after the washing cycle ends?
Most washing machines have a timer that prevents you from opening the hatch just after the washing cycle ends. Instad you must wait for the timer to go off, usually a minute or two, before you can open the hatch....
Do you guys even know of Adblock Plus? (lemdro.id)
I literally haven’t seen anyone even mention it anywhere on the internet as if it never existed, when it comes to Ad blockers I always see uBO recommended with absolutely no mention whatsoever of ABP why? What makes it better than ABP? What happened to it? or maybe I’m wrong and ABP is not as well known as I think it is....
Is it (still) worth trying to switch my family and friends from WhatsApp to Signal? (Read all of it, please.)
This may sound a bit dumb, but eh....
How do you explore a new city as a tourist?
Hello everyone!...
Tor’s shadowy reputation will only end if we all use it | Engadget (www.engadget.com)
A question about privacy, health apps and Smartwatches
So back when I wasn’t as privacy conscious as I am now, I started using Huawei Health as it came with a device. Now i’ve done that for about 6 years. Started with just counting my steps to eventually buying a Huawei fitness band for the integration and to have even more data in the app. It’s a good band but… it’s still...
I guess I should begin my time here with a classic: what's everyone's favorite Pokemon game(s)?
Mine is Pokemon HGSS (the amount of content is mindboggling), Pokemon Platinum (grandest Pokemon experience) and Pokemon Black 2/White 2 (most fun and unique playthrough). I’m also looking forward to buying Legends: Arceus on the Switch, have heard many great things about it!
is the mastodon instance tech.lgbt federated with threads?
I’m planning to join but don’t want to join if I’ll see treads there
Update 07/18/2023 (www.ea.com)
I’m pretty stoked for sims to use the sink closest to the toilet
Chinese keyboard for Android?
Is there any open source and privacy-respecting Android keyboard for Chinese input? I want to avoid proprietary keyboards such as Gboard and Samsung Keyboard. Unfortunately, the open source Android keyboards that I found only support alphabetic input:...
During travel, what can I prepare beforehand as meal, which can be eaten without access to fire or microwave?
I’m going from Hong Kong to Iceland next month. I’ve read that everything there, including food, are quite expensive. So my wife and I have been researching on how to prepare meal or snack that we can eat during the day instead of going to restaurant....
Refusing to use Signal: "I have too many messaging apps"
Not sure if any of you have encountered the same resistance to using Signal. Some of my cousins refused to use Signal because they are already using “too many chat apps” (e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Telegram, Line, Snapchat, etc.). To them, Signal will just be another chat app among their numerous other chat...
What console versions of the Sims did you play and what did you think of them?
I played all the GBA games as a kid because I was dumb and thought it would be somewhat similar to the PC release. I still had a lot of fun with them. I really enjoy the quirkiness of them....
Introducing the Proton Drive Windows app (proton.me)
Noob Question: If you aren't willing to deal with custom OSes like Linux (for computers) and Android Custom Roms (for phones), do you just not have any privacy at all?
I mean, exactly how invasive are default operating systems? (Like Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, iOS) Do they log your keystrokes, log passwords, capture screen, upload your photos, videos, or audio? (Assuming you aren’t a target of government) Is it even possible for the average person who doesn’t feel comfortable...
what was your first video game/system you played or remember playing?
mine was snafu on intellivision. i think i liked it because it reminded me of the light cycles from tron.
Tijdelijk defedereren met lemmy.world?
Lemmy.world is volgens berichten gehackt en verspreid mogelijk malware. Is het mogelijk om te defedereren met ze totdat ze alles weer onder controle hebben? Lijkt mij verstandiger....
at what point do you draw the line for "retro"?
And what category does the PS2, Wii, Xbox, Nintendo DS/3DS fit into? They aren’t retro, but they’re not really “modern” either...