It's been at least 15 years since I used Windows. What I've been doing is going to NewEgg and buying a refurbished laptop with no OS or needing Window licensing for a few hundred dollars. Then loading Linux on it.

My last laptop has lasted about 3 years, but the keyboard started going bad. I was going to replace it with a Pixel tablet, but found a new discounted Asus laptop at the same price with Windows 11 so I bought it.

I'm really starting to hate Windows 11. It wants me to buy, buy, buy. Buy more drive space, buy Microsoft games, Your McAfee protection expires in 30 days, buy an extension now. This never happens with Linux. I tried using the Edge browser. It's difficult to change which search engine to use, it's basically hidden and you have to watch a YouTube video to see how to change it.

I'm going to see how long I can last using Windows before I dual boot Linux or just wipe Windows out.

After using Linux for so long, Windows sucks 👎

March madness is right around the corner. Here are the important dates to keep in mind.

Here is the schedule for March Madness 2024, which begins with Selection Sunday on March 17, 2024:

• Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 17
• First Four: March 19-20
• First round: March 21-22
• Second round: March 23-24
• Sweet 16: March 28-29
• Elite Eight: March 30-31
• Final Four: Saturday, April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
• NCAA championship game: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Hope this is easy. I'm currently using Secure Folder to store app. I suspect all know the apps aren't really secure. I can swipe up on my phone to see apps, type "simplisafe" or "MyQ' in the search bar, and access the app. Yes, the person holding my phone has to know I'm using Simplisafe, but my point is, Secure Folder isn't actually secure.
Is there a n alternative to Secure Folder that actually secures my apps?

And LG no longer makes phones. I own a Note 20 Ultra, and a Z Flip 3, and my fiancé has an iPhone 13 pro Max.

Asus Zenfone 11 launch March 14, 2024

Zenfone 11 Ultra Launch Event | Expand Your Vision | ASUS Global

I can't believe Google is trying to sell their latest AI model for $20 a month with a 2 month trial. It's a stupid mistake by Google.

Hi,

Samsung Galaxy 9+
Android 10
Model SM-G965U1

In Firefox, Chrome, Brave I try to go to fastmail.fm but it always goes to (I use the code open couldn't find a text option...so you can see the text of the URL) .

Redirects to the app every time. I had the fastmail app on my phone and uninstalled it, no change, all browsers still take me to what appears to be the app.

Not that it's a bad app...it's OK. But sometimes I want to use the website through a browser interface. Is there a way to not use the app? To not have this redirect or whatever it is? Thanks.

unable to uninstall Nekogram,
downloaded from fdroid a while ago,
go to app info, click uninstall,
it doesn't go,

any helps?

I want to get Talkatone Plus. That way I can keep the same number without having to use it a lot. The problem is that I cannot find how to do that. I've checked and checked the website. How do I find it?

This phone uses 8 MP, 1/4.4", 1.0µm, telephoto lens which is the weakest point in its camera system. 8MP means that both 12MP photos & 4k videos at are upscaled in daytime.
At night 3X zoomed videos are simply a crop from the main sensor.

What do you think of the output quality of 3x videos from this phone (day and night)? Does it capture enough details for you liking? Is the dynamic range good enough etc?

Up until recently (perhaps when I got the new SIM card), I could be in the Phone App, search for a restaurant, and it would find it, without it being a contact. However, I notice that isn't working anymore. I type in the name of the restaurant, and nothing. Is there a setting somewhere I need to turn on so searching for places in my Phone App actually looks for their phone numbers? Instead of having to search in Google or Maps and hitting call?

I want to be notified in the event I get a facebook messenger post, but silently (with a number at the top of the icon). Right now, I get a sound notification too, which I don't want.

I went into the Settings/Notifications/Notification sound menu, and saw the option for Sound, Vibrate, and Mute. Selecting Mute will not only turn off sound for my app notifications, but for my cell phone ringtone as well.

Is there a way to turn off the sound notification for apps, but keep the number appearing on the icon for the app? Or will I have to turn off all notifications for the Messenger app?

I don't see my signature below here; in my profile it is there:


Samsung Galaxy S22+

If I have more than one app and they're both file managers or settings or security or whatever, what would happen if I got rid of one of them? Would any files they manage go too? I know I asked a similar question but I'm really running out of room with this Blu phone and I hope it'll be safe to get rid of some stuff.

Spring training starts next week. I see there is a game between the Dodgers and the Padres the 22nd. I'm ready for some baseball. I love MLB and look forward to it every year. I'll be rooting for the Royals again this year... that's a given. They open training with a game against the Rangers the 23rd. I pick the Dodgers to be in the World Series. It's a long season and money doesn't always buy the best team production but it is damn difficult to keep out of the series. It will be interesting to see who they will face this year.

My new watch face is now available:
Cute Animals Watch Face

With free & premium features : more than 30 cute animals, displayed on 20 backgrounds, custom colors, more than 10 datas & infinite data with external app complications
Secondary timezone, a lot of possibilities for ambient mode, and many other features to discover!

I hope that you will like it!

We had Fields for 3 years and sat in the cellar of the NFC North for 3 years. I never saw Fields show any enthusiasm when he was playing for the Bears.

It's nothing personal against Fields. I have no doubt if the Bears hang on to Fields we'll end up in the NFC North cellar again for a 4th year.

I don't know a lot about the Steelers, but I saw how unhappy Trubisky was the last time he played. I can't see Pickett and Fields getting along.

https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-predicted-land-justin-fields-trade

how to remove snapchat from a32 5g?

Looks like Samsung are getting ready to do a full roll-out of the February update for the S21 series, G9**B.

They have released an update for the Ultra, + and S21 for Swiss users on CSC code AUT.

Software information

Samsung have started to roll out the February update for the international Fold4 devices, F936B.

Build = F936BXXS5EXAB

Build date = 01 February 2024

Download = 431.98 MB

Camera version = 14.0.00.50

Security patch = 01 February 2024

It is a FOTA, (Firmware Over The Air), update and you can check... Settings > Software update... to see if it is available for you. Alternatively, you can connect to the Samsung PC suite, Smart Switch and check via that.

Software update

I recently had an interesting experience. I was selling an ASUS tablet running version 7 on ebay. I noted that I had "factory reset" the device. A potential buyer asked me if I had removed my Google Account before resetting the tablet. They claimed that Google accounts had a "device protection" feature that would prevent anyone else from using this tablet. Does ANY of this make any sense to anyone out there? Can an installed Google account survive a factory reset? I don't see how this would be possible.

Samsung has started to roll out their latest update for the Fold5 international devices, F946B. bringing with it the February Security patch.

Build number = F946BXXS1BXBE

Build date = 31 January 2024

Android Security patch = 01 February 2024

Download size = 404.88MB (TBA)

Camera version = 14.0.00.46

It is a FOTA, (Firmware Over The Air), update and you can check... Settings > Software update... to see if it is available for you. Alternatively, you can connect to the Samsung PC suite, Smart Switch and check via that.

System information

Google Pixel 8. Latest OS.

I'm noticing after a recent update, I can no longer hold the Home Button to activate Google Assistant. I have to say "OK Google" for it to active. How do I restore this feature? I don't want to add Google Assistant to the power button either.

Android OS, since Android 11, removes permissions and notifications from apps that have not been used recently. It then offers a link to shed light on that removal, which brings me to a page of all my apps arranged alphabetically.
Is there a way to determine which apps just had their settings changed, perhaps with some choices in how they are sorted; when last opened, when permissions were last changed, etc?
It's frustrating to get these automatic changes to my system without specific explanation.
Thanks.

I don't know if you handle thus kind of stuff, but here goes. My friend bought some groceries, but when he got back some of them were missing. He doesn't have a receipt but he paid for them with a card. Is there a way to look up what disappeared and get it back?