WindowsEnjoyer @ WindowsEnjoyer @sh.itjust.works

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How is immitch for you? I've been considering this for quite awhile.

Yes, that's what I am saying. Apple decides for you. You are not the one who decides how to use your phone.

On Android it opens using Firefox.

Google might go after pathed apks, but you can't go after patches (which isn't apk).

EDIT: Google actually went after patched Vanced apk and got it off the internet. ReVanced was born afterwards shortly :)

So you basically confirmed my points 😅

Revanced instructions (official Youtube app, but with adblocking, sponsorblock and other nice improvements).

0. Uninstall Youtube (or disable if not possible)
1. https://github.com/ReVanced/revanced-manager/releases
2. Install
3. Open, go to "Patcher", find "Youtube" and download the specified recommended version from https://www.apkmirror.com/
4. Patch it, install it.
5. Install MicroG if you want to use your Google account with it: https://github.com/TeamVanced/VancedMicroG/releases
6. Launch your installed youtube app. You will need to login from within the app if you are using MicroG.

Actually it's your fault for not using ad-block.

Technically you can blame a website, but this is the case with almost all of them. The whole internet is like this and you cannot do anything about it. At least not by yourself.

Instead, you should fix this for yourself:

1. Use Firefox and install uBlock extension.
2. Use ad-blocking DNS server.

Mostly done by ad-blocking DNS server at home (or via VPN when I am away), but yeah - no ability on Apple. Also impossible to root.

I don't do root anymore, but I would love to have this available as an option. Opens much more possibilities.

I was considering this on and off, but never really attempted to do this.

Biggest dealbreaker was lack of USB-C cable, but here are few other issues:

1. No easy & free way to sideload apps.
2. No ability to install 3rd party OS.
3. No proper files management.
4. Clipboard and files sharing is still a joke. It works, but is uncomfortable as fuck.
5. Lack of cusotmization almost for every aspect of a phone.
6. Inability to self-repair. Apple made it harder on purpose.
7. Overpriced smartphones & gadgets.
8. Can't simply upload & download files from my PC (both Windows & Linux).
9. Shitty media format support.
10. Apple wallet does not support discount cards.
11. Buying an Apple device means I would literally support anti-consumer company with shitty behavior towards its users.

I've heard this story: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/22/google-csam-account-blocked

Imagine your primary email is no longer accessible. Your memories (images/video) is no longer accessible that dates back to 2014.

I am scared it might happen to me, so I am strongly considering moving away from Google products.

Yes, writing this from my pixel. Luckily, I can flash alternative OS to my Pixel, so I don't really mind having Pixel, but Google services? Nooo....

Google support for literally anything is non existent. Same could be said about Meta.

I am slowly shifting away from Google. Gmail and Google Photos is going to be the hardest. :/

The last games I purchased are Dave the Diver and BG3. Those games have something in common:

1. No DLCs.
2. No DRM.
3. No external launchers.
4. Internet connection is not required to play.
5. Those games are polished, not broken and activelly supported/maintained/updated.

All other titles I simply pirate. Here are my reasons:

1. Runs like trash on day 1.
2. 60-80€ price for a buggy mess.
3. Companies usually under-deliver of what's promised.
4. Has DRM (hurts performance) or requires active internet connection (hello steam deck while I am on a plane) or has additional launcher bullshit.
5. Ubisoft usually copy/paste games (assassins creed, far cry series). I don't want to pay 80€ for a game with a new map and new skins, while everything else is literally the same mess.
6. Not sure if I'd like the game (for 60-80eur). Companies no longer release trials.

Regarding this:

6. Not sure if I'd like the game (for 60-80eur). Companies no longer release trials.

Once upon a time, I pirated Subnautica. Played for 10 minutes and realized "fuck it" and I bought both games. Realised that this is going to be a loooong game for me. No regrets supporting the company - those became one of my favorite games of all time.

For me, paying 20-60 eur (depending on a game) is fine and using Steam is more convenient, but in most cases - piracy is usually more convenient to me. :)