J. V. Dunce.

Yeah, I said 30+ as in 37 or so I’ve been using their products since I got my first PC, a dual fdd Olivetti PC1.

Lenovo “secured-core” PCs won’t boot Linux out-of-the-box

I have predicted a few years ago that the “PC”, ie x86 IBM PC compatible computers, will rift into different devices, some running locked Windows, some running other OS like Linux-based ones, BSD, etc that value freedom and openness. The issue is that it is Microsoft who designed and controls Secure Boot. And they will close it more and more. They are even extending it to ARM- based devices.

After 30+ years of Microshaft shenanigans, I just don’t trust them and never will.

This. I started with Netscape browser.

I use AdNauseam, includes uBlock Origin and more.

I think later this month a version will be launched that will enable practically all the desktop extensions…

Yeah, but at least it’s just Google, not Google and Xiaomi (and who knows who else…).

I’m done with Xiaomi. Good hardware but very intrusive software. Just to change the ringtone or the notification sound I have to accept being spied by them. Had to use a 3rd party software to change these. Wallpapers? Nah, accept the terms to be spied on as you use our theme software. I’m done, writing this on a Redmi Note 11 but already ordered a Moto G23 to replace it. Love the screen of the Note 11 but tired of the bullshit push to relinquish control of the device.

Will try the Pixel Experience ROM after I transfer everything to the new phone but I need banking apps working, not much hopeful.

Whem the Fairphone 5 comes out I will buy one. Decided it is time to invest on fair devices.