Alan Stryder

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Real gaming was in sketchy smoke-filled arcades.

I mute accounts that post politics and culture-war nonsense.

bloghttps://lmno.lol/candidapples
Show threadAlan StryderJul 27, 2024
@rameshgupta
Ok. I think we're mostly on the same page. But I will say it's really annoying to run headlong into a paywall with the statement "disable your adblocker to continue" when I don't actually have an adblocker. The extension I use is only designed to block tracking elements. The ads it blocks is purely a side effect. I'm willing to view ads. I'm not willing to be surveiled. Claiming I'm running an adblocker is a bit Orwellian IMO.
@ariadne
Show threadAlan StryderJul 27, 2024
@rameshgupta
I find this argument a little weak. There was never any agreement between myself and whatever services I use. If I don't want software running on my computer, then I won't run it. It's that simple. If any company/group/whatever wants to block me from using their service because of this, that's fair. But don't tell me that if I'm still able to use a service then I'm somehow cheating them out of money. It's THEIR choice to provide the service.
@ariadne
Alan StryderJul 27, 2024
Ariadne Conill 🐰Jul 23, 2024

i don’t even need to hear from the EFF to have a good argument why adshit shouldn’t run on my computers

the argument is: it’s my computer

no seriously. are they paying me for the use of my computer to run their adshit? no? then it doesn’t need to run on my computer.

that shit is for me, not doubleclick or whatever the bloody thing is called now. if it ain’t making me happy or bringing me money, it’s out

Alan StryderJul 18, 2024
Alan StryderSep 17, 2023
I've always loved technology, I love using my computers and messing around with different #linux distributions. I love experimenting with my old phones, flashing new roms onto them, and sometimes bricking them in the process. But it will never be more than a hobby for me. I live vicariously through the #floss people I follow that administer and develop for a living.
Show threadAlan StryderJun 28, 2024
@triviastorm
Forrest Gump
Alan StryderJun 25, 2024
JeffJun 25, 2024
Are there any walk route and distance tracking apps that aren't horrifying #privacy nightmares? My #fitness tracker by itself isn't getting me the metrics I need, but I don't want my GPS data going anywhere.
Alan StryderJun 25, 2024
Tyler K. NothingJun 25, 2024
ATTENTION PDA NERDS! Back in the day, I ran a little site called PDA Handyman. Icepat over on Hackaday.io has started a project to build a modern, open source Pocket PC like the Psion 5MX or HP Jornada 720, in other words a pocketable Linux computer and not just another Android phone. The target price is US$99, as well, which is fantastic! It’s in the early stages, but I’m excited! #tech #gadgets #opensource #linux #mobilecomputing https://liliputing.com/pocket-z-project-aims-to-build-99-linux-pcs-that-fit-in-your-pocket/
Pocket Z project aims to build $99 Linux PCs that fit in your pocket - Liliputing

Pocket Z project aims to build $99 Linux PCs that fit in your pocket

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Alan StryderJun 16, 2024
Paul CutlerJun 16, 2024
Forty-five years ago today, Joy Division released their debut album Unknown Pleasures.

I just learned last week that if Joy Division had toured the US, Husker Du would have opened for them. Now that would have been a helluva show.

#OnThisDay #NowPlaying #vinyl #records
Show threadAlan StryderJun 12, 2024
@Long_live_rock_n_roll
Theme song to Benny Hill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
Benny Hill Theme

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Alan StryderJun 12, 2024
Kevin Karhan Jun 12, 2024

Seriously, #Apple preventing people and businesses from #refurbishing should be illegal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwy-y5rCoc

And I sincerely hope both @EU_Commission and @Bundesverband will actively go after manufacturers that want to deny people their freedom to actually own their devices as per "1st sale doctrine".

Like it's none of Apple's business if someone chose to get a #refurbished display unless they want to fraudulently sell it as a new device and not a replacement - but that's already covered with fraud.

#RightToRepair #iCloudLock #ActivationLock #DRM #DefectiveByDesign #AntiRepair #AntiRepairDesign #Repairability #RightToRepairEU #ConsumerRights #ConsumerProtection #eWaste #Envoirment #ReUse #Repair #Recycle #iPhone #iPad #Mac #MacBook #MacBookPro #MacPro #MacMini #MacStudio #Smartphones #Tablets #Laptops #PCs #Macs #Mac #iOS #iPadOS #macOS

The Catch To Apples New Patented Parts Lockdown System - Inventor Makes A Testimony

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