Is this a joke?
Of course Apple and Microsoft won't get you any privacy (see Prism), but Linux and a good VPN can get the author everything they want.
This isn't a high bar for computers. I'm not sure what part I'm missing.
I want a computer that I own
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#642Earlier quoted context omitted.
Why would Microsoft rely on a third party when they have a whole platform above it? And Intel platform is no secret anymore. It is inspected as is Microsoft's behavior.
If you replace Windows with Linux, they need another point of entry.
Assuming they care about Linux users.
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#644I have a similar feeling, but with modern smartphones. Owning my computer is still relatively possible. I can build a computer from parts which I can choose, and have a choice in which operating system to install on them. Laptops are slightly more closed, but even on those I can choose the OS myself. Modern smartphones however, seem like walled gardens in which I have no control at all. I cannot choose any of the par…
You can buy a pixel and install GrapheneOS on it.
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#645Earlier quoted context omitted.
Librem 5 has 5ghz wifi.
The battery time, at 3–5 hours, and the inability of the phone to charge while turned on, they called "A stark reminder of the Librem 5's beta status". [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Librem_5
This is a very outdated information. Mass production batch (Evergreen) can charge fine. Battery life is currently 13 hours (without suspend): https://puri.sm/posts/charging-the-librem-5/. See also: https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/community-wiki/-/wikis/Freque....
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#646I find it ironic that the author points out in the first part of the post that companies are the real culprit but later puts the blame on governments. I wouldn't do such differentiation. They are equally wrong. Regarding free speech too. Case in point are the recent de-platformings.
I worked with you, Gergerly. I find it ironic you are mentioning free speech. You got fired from our company for being a dictator in a managerial position. One thing you hate is free speech.
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#647Earlier quoted context omitted.
AdGuard works pretty well on iOS. I don’t think there is a way to do a ‘dark reader’ specifically though perhaps pages honour the OS’s ‘dark mode’ setting these days? I would guess support is spotty.
well adguard only have ip, domain names etc. I mean it has less context? Addon has more context about the webpage lets say it can remove ads belonging to DOM with id #ads-1 ?
Exactly, uBlock Origin it doesn't just block on domain. It can also remove certain CSS items. Even nag screens about cookies and adblockers :)
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#648This is literally something that NEVER crosses the mind of the average consumer. We should have a HackerNews version of "first world problems" and call it "HackerNews Problems". You now have a computer that is 10,000 times faster than one you had 30 yrs ago at half the price. Oh and it fits in your pocket. A lot of time and money went into creating that. Those people need to get paid. And yes you pay for it with some…
This is not even remotely "first world problem". This is a problem that deals with democracy, anti authoritarian and such.
> The reason why this product doesn't existing on the market is because because NOBODY (except the odd 4000 people on HN) wants this product. Most people don't even use a VPN or know what TOR is.
The general public wants it and even uses at times of mass protests and government censorship. They don't know the technical details but they do use it all over the world, albeit infrequently.
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#649Earlier quoted context omitted.
"I can't back it up completely" and "I can't back it up completely the way I want to " are two different arguments. It's fine if the second is the argument you actually want to make, just be clear you're making it.
I appears to me that my actual statement "backup to other servers" is clear enough.
One of my colleagues have a pipeline which locally backs-up his iPhone and uploads the encrypted back-up to his VM.
Maybe you can create an automation like that.
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That was supposed to be an honest question with an honest answer. There was no need for a snarky remark. But yes, totally. The topic is about owning your own hardware/software combo - so having addons/customization is the definition of it.
> That was supposed to be an honest question with an honest answer. There was no need for a snarky remark. Well, somewhat snarky. It's still a legimate question. Why would one "need" plugins on a mobile browser? What kind of functionality that mobile Firefox doesn't provide? > The topic is about owning your own hardware/software combo - so having addons/customization is the definition of it. Well, the topic is about…
I use UBlock Origin with my mobile Firefox. If I couldn't have plugins, I would probably use my phone less for browsing the internet.
I need that plugin.