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Complaining about a downvote, gets you another downvote. Stop whining about fake internet points.

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There are other communities to discuss politics, usa or any country. I say keep politics out.

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I'm giving my sympathy to the families of dead children of Gaza. None left for those who did the killin.

What are tell-tale signs a series has jumped its shark?

My personal sign is when you start seeing awkward collaborations start cropping up. One time when I was thrifting, I picked up a graphic novel that had the Justice League, team with the Power Rangers of all things. I glimpsed into what the plot was about out of morbid curiosity and it was just a plain generic time and dimension ...

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The "clip show" is a good sign the writers are running out of ideas. The writers write 10 minutes of dialogue and the rest of the show are scenes from previous episodes.

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Have you heard of tunnels?

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Sounds like your uncrossable border wall can be crossed.

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I've downloaded many videos with PipePipe on my Android.

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I always downvote gifs that repeat, they are so annoying.

ICE Masks Up in More Ways Than One (Feds could be in your group chat) ( www.kenklippenstein.com )

The new program, called “masked engagement,” allows homeland security officers to assume false identities and interact with users—friending them, joining closed groups, and gaining access to otherwise private postings, photographs, friend lists and more. ...

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I imagine law enforcement would be in most forums. Stay private, folks.

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No tip screen if one pays with cash.

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You should watch that "Cars for Kids" commercial on repeat. Pretty sure it will give most people nightmares if watched enough times.

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😁

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You are 100% correct. It's just where apps can be installed from. Nothing to do with installing GOS or any other OS.

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I've got 14 articles in my RSS reader. Check Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/11665409/tumbler-ridge-shooting-bob-zimmer/

What can I do with my old-but-functional android smartphone?

I kept my old phone (an AT&T-locked Samsung Galaxy S7) going for 10 years, replacing the battery midway through and using it well into unsupported territory. I like to keep things working as long as I can within reason, and I also know that this phone is destined to become e-waste as soon as I get rid of it. ...

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A dedicated home phone.

Dashcam.

Security cam.

Offline in-car map navigation.

Contribute to science research by letting your phone process data https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/

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knock knock

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Taser

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Taser wh who

LOL nice.

What's your current situation with Google?

I use GrapheneOS with multiple profiles. My main profile contains only FOSS apps, along with two proprietary apps that have no network access. One secondary profile is for my personal Google account (just Gmail) for work and bills, while another is for a disposable Google account for apps like Google Maps when I need GPS. ...

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Any reduction in the data going to big tech is a good thing. Don't worry, You'll get there.

I have Sandboxed Google Services on my GOS for push notifications for Signal and Protonmail.

I use Freetube to watch Youtube videos.

I update a few apps through Aurora Store.

Otherwise, I'm Google free.

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That takes me back. Been several years for me. Congratulations

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If this average user doesn't need to use Microsoft or Apple software, Fedora Workstation Linux. My dad, who is 78 and of average intelligence can use it, anyone can.

Linux can run on older, used hardware, has no AI, no Apple or Microsoft account required.

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Syncthing works great on Fedora, GrapheneOS, and an old android tablet. Wasn't difficult to set up.

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As a Fedora user - Apple has better security. Linux doesn't do everything better.

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I said security. Privacy is related but different.

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I fail to see how gaming has anything to do with my retired dad.

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Mostly convenient sources of protein such as Brust drinks, Leanfit powder, Simple Protein Bars, and Okios Pro Yogurt. Food is often cheaper, but also higher in calories, sugar, and salt.

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There are two ways to keep kids off of TikTok.

One is for parents to set parental controls on phones and computers. But parents are either too stupid or they don't care enough to do so.

Option 2 is to collect identification from all TikTok users. Do you want TikTok to know your actual name? Do you want TikTok to have your government-issued ID stored somewhere so it can be taken in a data breach?

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Pizza. Endless variety.

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I use Linux on my laptop and a GrapheneOS on my phone. I use almost all FOSS software, so they're not getting most of my data and selling it like they used to. In the grand scheme of things, it's not hurting any of the bigtech.

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To each their own.

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I bookmark the Environment Canada page for my area. Weather warnings has been added to my RSS reader.

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The flying car, AI, cold fusion, anti-aging.

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No, a helicopter is a flying vehicle that can't drive on city streets. A flying car is a street legal vehicle that can take off and land like a plane. https://youtu.be/a2tDOYkFCYo for an idea of what I'm talking about.

Doesn't matter if cold fusion is a scam or not. People keep trying to make it work which fits OP's question.

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Whatever.

Do you get very upset when strangers scold you in front of everyone?

The bus driver just yelled at me for standing up when we were approaching my stop, he said I had to sit still until the bus stopped. But he didn't say anything to other people who did this before me. And when I got out, he rudely said that drivers should be thanked before getting off, which I would have done if he hadn't yelled ...

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I would have told the driver to go fuck himself. I always wear headphones while on a bus so I wouldn't have heard the driver anyway.

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Thunder for Android.

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It took 6 seconds on my Pixel.

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Wikipedia. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, download a copy of Wikipedia and use an offline. Kiwix is the easiest way to do that.

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It's already there.

Anna's Archive has a copy from last summer.

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You should reach out to Freetube. Maybe your extension can be integrated much like sponsor block.

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Thanks for including resources on how to do all of that. /s

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I don't know enough about Linux to even start messing with the system. 🙂

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I've encrypted my external hard drives but I'll have a look at the link. Much appreciated.

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Yeah, my inbox is encrypted. They can get in with a warrant but they can't read the data.

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Mullvadvpn, Tuta email, Addy email alias, Notesnook.

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Name them after Snow White and the Dwarfs.

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Anything from DarkMatter2525 (YouTube) leaves an impression.