I miss the days when all the cool websites used Flash. I think Macromedia killed it for some reason. Probably because it had security flaws, back then it was pretty bandwidth-intensive too, but it made for some dynamic web designs.

For 20% more money, or $50 more, buyers can get the RTX 5060, which has 50% more CUDA cores and significantly more memory bandwidth with better memory modules.

Jump to 7:10 this is terrifying.

A great video on the issue:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VJT2JeDCyw

Can someone explain where I should go? Is this a piefed thing? am I supposed to open another social m account and use another client?

I’m not sure I’m the person to answer, the way I look at it Google is hard to get totally eradicated from every service. I think if you check out Kodi, Roku or if you are on a Mac Apple TV, these would be better options to use when trying to avoid Google. Of course using Plex as a server to stream your own content would work, but I would guarantee that one would be encountering Google on the way of getting that media unless its your own DVD rips etc.

The Thomson Streaming Box uses Chromecast technology and relies on Google services

“The Thomson Streaming Box, specifically the Thomson Streaming Box 240, allows you to turn a regular TV into a Smart TV. It operates on the Google TV platform, which is based on Android 12. This means it relies on Google services for its functionality, including access to various streaming applications like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and YouTube.” It’s all Google all the way by the looks of it.

Oh man, this is Handbanana gold!

Hey Banana, do you want to talk about violent sex crimes that I think you’ve been thinking about, the ones that I’ve been thinking you might be thinking about doing? /s

As we all slowly step back from CD-RW, no quick movements… or was that all just a bad dream?

LIDAR vs Tesla.

Back in my day, Nazi skinheads loved to be punched.

What an intense read:

“the propensity that all of us have for leading contradictory lives. We have a great capacity for compartmentalizing as humans.”

Telegram has been a conduit for years for the slow radicalization of white supremacist ideologies, as it has been for many other taboo subjects. The platform has been a honey trap for recruitment and propaganda for years, as well as for authorities to identify who is consuming and hence playing out the content.

Yep that 24/7 round-the-clock construction and experience in Taiwan surely would contribute significantly to the difference.

As far as I know they do, they were offering it as a competitive rate and all when I signed up, but it wasn’t a main concern for me. I know that you can use it and set a caller ID if you need to, the SMS function was a handy option for two factor checks so I went with them. I’d say as a Pay as you go option it was worth a try, although reading a few reviews online, some mentioned that the call clarity could be an issue, no problems here though.

Edit: after reading the other comments I’m going to take JMP for a spin

A week ago I went to use my Skype and was super frustrated to see that Microsoft took my credit balance, now Skype demands a subscription model. I tried a few other companies but the only one with a PAYG model that suited my basic needs was KeepCalling. I’m impressed with their prices, transparency (privacy model) and also it’s been super easy to use so far.

People please, use ca$h!

Hey there! My take on this, based on how you plan to use your phone and keep it for a while (8 years), the Fairphone 5 with 128GB/6GB will work fine at first. However, I think waiting for the 256GB/8GB version could be a smarter move. It’ll help ensure that your phone stays fast and has enough storage as time goes on, which is perfect for your long-term plans. If you can, I’d suggest holding out for that upgraded model! Dunno that’s what I’d do.