It just didn't occur to me that lack of a user serviceable battery would stop someone here from changing the battery if it had worn out, hence I assumed the only utility in it was the ability to swap batteries throughout the day.
It's not that hard swapping a battery out, even on an iPhone. I'd rather have a thinner phone every day even if it means have to spend an hour every two years swapping the battery out.
To use Android effectively, you must root your device and freeze/remove unwanted apps. With root, you must also use a firewall to block or limit network access to you still want to use.
You must also mange your radios well - only enable Bluetooth and GPS when you need it, otherwise keep them off; toggle mobile data and wifi when you roam which means don't leave wifi on while you leave your residence or workplace, and don't leave either on at night or for extended time. (Yes there is a lag in the morning when you turn on wifi and all the background apps sync at once to get email, messages, updates, etc. but you trade that for longer battery life by not using as many charge cycles.)
Managing both software and hardware is a bitch, but if you spend a bit of time to learn, you can get great battery life and overall performance (less background apps), and enjoy enhanced privacy (block ads, prevent data leaks, don't respond to wifi/BT pings, etc).
Why bother having a smart phone if you're going to do all of that?
Out of curiosity, what is it that you do on a phone that requires more than a single charge? If it's that important why not just take a charging cable with you? Phones charge really fast now.
Not that I think it's correct, but wouldn't this be considered a normal response? He's not a whistlerblower so he can't say he's acting in the public interest.
I've always felt the/. community encourages politically incorrect speech. There is a difference between not being politically correct and trolling or flame baiting.
When I moved to Britain a few years ago that was the thing that surprised me most. I think it must be a common misconception that Americans have about Brits. I always thought it was just us uncultured Americans that used tea bags and that you guys knew better. It was a similar situation with butter and margarine.
The "taxi" company I referred to in my post was actually a "private hire." There isn't much of a distinction if you live in an area with a low population density.
They're no different from normal taxi companies really. The driver works and pays for the upkeep of the car and pays a weekly or monthly fee to the taxi company. Taxi drivers in my area have to work 70 - 80 hour weeks to make a living. It does suck.
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I never said otherwise
Mine is just about 5 years old. I'm running the newest versions of everything still.
My apple notebook is nearly 5 years old and the same model has sold recently on eBay for roughly 50% of what I paid. It's not bullshit.
Full brightness and GPS? Yeah I can understand the utility then.
It just didn't occur to me that lack of a user serviceable battery would stop someone here from changing the battery if it had worn out, hence I assumed the only utility in it was the ability to swap batteries throughout the day. It's not that hard swapping a battery out, even on an iPhone. I'd rather have a thinner phone every day even if it means have to spend an hour every two years swapping the battery out.
To use Android effectively, you must root your device and freeze/remove unwanted apps. With root, you must also use a firewall to block or limit network access to you still want to use.
You must also mange your radios well - only enable Bluetooth and GPS when you need it, otherwise keep them off; toggle mobile data and wifi when you roam which means don't leave wifi on while you leave your residence or workplace, and don't leave either on at night or for extended time. (Yes there is a lag in the morning when you turn on wifi and all the background apps sync at once to get email, messages, updates, etc. but you trade that for longer battery life by not using as many charge cycles.)
Managing both software and hardware is a bitch, but if you spend a bit of time to learn, you can get great battery life and overall performance (less background apps), and enjoy enhanced privacy (block ads, prevent data leaks, don't respond to wifi/BT pings, etc).
Why bother having a smart phone if you're going to do all of that?
Out of curiosity, what is it that you do on a phone that requires more than a single charge? If it's that important why not just take a charging cable with you? Phones charge really fast now.
Not that I think it's correct, but wouldn't this be considered a normal response? He's not a whistlerblower so he can't say he's acting in the public interest.
Care and concern for Ukraine? You must be dumb or something worse.
Freedom was already dead. That was just the funeral.
Matlab is a good counter example to your point I think, but maybe it's the exception that proves the rule.
Exactly. Amnesty is one of many soft power tools of the western establishment.
I've always felt the /. community encourages politically incorrect speech. There is a difference between not being politically correct and trolling or flame baiting.
No he doesn't.
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When I moved to Britain a few years ago that was the thing that surprised me most. I think it must be a common misconception that Americans have about Brits. I always thought it was just us uncultured Americans that used tea bags and that you guys knew better. It was a similar situation with butter and margarine.
The "taxi" company I referred to in my post was actually a "private hire." There isn't much of a distinction if you live in an area with a low population density.
in the UK every business would be required to have public liability insurance.
I live a bit further South than you. Some drivers rent the cars from the taxi company and other others just rent the meter.
Totally agree.
They're no different from normal taxi companies really. The driver works and pays for the upkeep of the car and pays a weekly or monthly fee to the taxi company. Taxi drivers in my area have to work 70 - 80 hour weeks to make a living. It does suck.
A quick google search says about 18 million live inside the M25, which is just about 20 miles from the centre of London.
So what do you think about Snowden?
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