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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

No it isn't. Apple is still going to only be allowing approved apps/app stores and taking a cut off any sales over a million downloads.

You still won't be able to just download an ipa file and install it without jailbreaking or using a workaround like AltStore where you have to resign the app using an Apple developer account every week.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It's almost like anticommunism idiology represents people who care about people other than themselves less than communists or something.

Well, a combination of that and Red Scare brainwashing anyway.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

First you'd need to ban money from politics and change the voting system to better represent the people living there instead of wealthy elites, but that would just be the start.

Whenever wealthy elites have even a tiny bit of power (as they do in any capitalist system, including social democracies like what the Nordic countries have), they will seize as much control as possible. We saw this happen many times.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

I'd recommend getting a Hisense Android (or Google) TV since they let you set it up without creating an account, then use "adb uninstall --user 0 ..." to completely debloat it (including removing Google apps). Then you can use your router to block internet access to the TV's MAC address, along with setting the TV's DNS server to 0.0.0.0, which will redirect all DNS traffic to a black hole, effectively blocking internet access.

Also replace the launcher with LeanbackOnFire and the keyboard with LeanKey Keyboard while you're at it. Note that replacing the launcher will block the Input button on the remote from working, but LeanbackOnFire will allow you to access the inputs from the homescreen. You can also use Button Mapper to remap whichever remote button you want to whichever HDMI input you want using an Android broadcast signal, but that's a bit more advanced and requires reading adb logcat logs to figure out how to switch inputs using the proper command.

If you're feeling super adventurous, you can dump the boot.img using UART in the Uboot bootloader and root the device after unlocking the bootloader. Note that you will need to enable UART in the service menu before unlocking the bootloader since unlocking the bootloader will make integrity checks fail (including certain DRM), which will also make the service menu inaccessible.

Additional note: disabling Google apps will make the stock launcher stop working, so you will need to install a replacement launcher before debloating.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Mountain Dew (R) Dew it right! (TM)

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

I rooted my (Android TV based) smart TV, removed all the tracking (verified with PCAPDroid), and I use Stremio and SmartTube to stream everything. I also use AFWall as a firewall to whitelist only apps that I install to access the internet only through my VPN. I set my DNS to 0.0.0.0 to block all traffic outside of my DNS if my firewall ever fails because Android TV doesn't have that option unlike regular Android.

I have a Hisense TV if you're curious. You can also get a TV box that is supported by LineageOS and do the same thing on there.

Whenever Android 10 gets super outdated, I'm hoping that Plasma Bigscreen will be advanced enough to be able to replace it, then I will just use my laptop for TV activities instead. I also would need Linux to get better HDR support (currently it only supports HDR10 and not HDR10+ or Dolby Vision) and for AMD drivers to gain HDMI 2.1 support (which is being blocked by the HDMI forum for stupid reasons. The code has been ready for a while, but AMD isn't allowed to release it)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

The ending definitely made my jaw drop for an extended period of time.

It's also just a beautiful movie

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Interesting. Maybe it's because I'm using a VPN and a privacy-oriented web browser to mitigate fingerprinting.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago (10 children)

Difficult to pick one, but Annihilation is up there.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago

What could possibly go wrong?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Or alternatively, we can let the AI bubble pop and decrease energy consumption that way.

Then the power from the nuclear plant can be fed to the power grid for everyone to take advantage of.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Yeah. Windows XP SP2 was a more reliable OS than SP1

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Threads federation? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

What is SDF's opinion on pre-emptive deferation with Threads?

I know SDF Chatter hasn't defedded with any instance, but there is a serious risk of Embrace, Extend, Extinguish if we federate with Threads.

 

Could be TV, Movies, Video games, etc.

 

Looking for a DP to HDMI 2.1 that supports 4k120 with Freesync and the various HDR standards. Saw the PS196 was announced some while back, but can't find any converters that implement it.

Anyone know where I can find a converter, or even just the chip itself so I can build my own?

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Basically what the title says. I've only played two games like this so far (Silent Hill 2 and OMORI) and am looking for more.

Could be games, ROM hacks, mods of existing games, etc.

EDIT: So many great suggestions! Getting a bit overwhelmed by how many there are, so I'm going to need to find a way to put this in some kind of list with an order to play the games in. By all means, keep 'em coming, though!

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

I have an OG Model F (pre IBM XT, but the same standard) and used to have a Pro Micro-based Soarer's converter before it died on me.

I'm looking for a replacement that can be both wired (either USB, PS/2, or AT) and wireless (either Bluetooth or via dongle). Soarer-style macros would be a nice-to-have, especially for the missing F11, F12, and Meta keys.

Does anything like that exist?

 

Was wondering if anyone had experience with Frankensteining together different parts from different controllers, and how I could go about it cleanly.

I'm looking to have some kind of modern controller (preferably a DualSense), but with an actually good DPad, specifically the Sega Saturn Mk2 controller. Wondering if I should bother with trying to modify the shell, or if I should just custom design a new shell to fit the DPad. I feel like 3D printing would result in much lower quality compared to injection molded plastic, so not 100% sure about that idea.

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Been looking for a search engine that isn't plauged with SEO garbage every time I look for anything. Been using DDG for quite a long time now, and I'm starting to get dissatisfied with results. It seems like more and more results are just companies trying to make their way to the top of the search results instead of anything organic. It's even worse when I look for any kind of service or product.

Looking for as close to 100% organic results as possible.

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Best Debrid service? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

I've been using Real Debrid for about a year now, but there're a couple of things making me want to switch.

I like to share my account with a couple of friends. Real Debrid gave me a warning about banning my account if I use it concurrently with someone else.

Real Debrid no longer accepts emails from AnonAddy or Tutanota. I would much rather not have to give out any real contact info.

Looking for a comparable service that caches torrents from anyome who downloads it and provides a link premiumizing service. I would also like to be able to give out direct links for the purposes of using Syncplay.

Whatever I use must be compatible with Torrentio inside of Stremio.

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