📲 What Happened to Android Modding? — My Quest 3 Replaced All My Screens

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The sound we make when we sneeze isn't universal, but culturally conditioned. A person in the United States might make an "ah-choo!" sound when they sneeze, while a person in the Philippines might say "ha-ching!" People who have been deaf since birth don't add in any "extra" sounds at all, leaving only the sounds associated with the movement of air a sneeze represents.

🐧 Fedora’s New Installer

Happy Monday! Fedora Linux is getting a new installer, Apple will let you share AirTag locations with links, and the Google Gemini app is coming to iPhones. Also, Boost Mobile is a real carrier now.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

What Happened to Android Modding?

Many years ago, Android modding was the hottest thing among enthusiasts who wanted to squeeze more out of their phones. These days, however, you hardly hear about rooting or custom ROMs, and when you do, it always comes with a lot of trade-offs. How did we get here?

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How My Quest 3 Replaced All My Screens

My ideal solo evening involves casual gaming on my TV, streaming a sporting event on my iPad, and keeping my laptop open to follow fantasy teams or get real-time game updates. My phone won't be too far away, either. However, my Quest 3 can replace all those screens.

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What You Can Do When Your Phone Number Gets Publicly Listed Online

It’s never a good thing to learn that your phone number has been exposed online. Between spam callers, robocallers, and the ever-present threat of identity theft, having your phone number easily and readily accessible by anyone can be a major risk to you and your family’s security. Here's what you can do about it.

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Years Later, I Miss My Phone's Notification LED

I had used the notification LED for years until I got a Galaxy S21 FE, which dropped it in favor of an Always-on Display. AOD failed to impress me, and while I still miss the notification LED, I've gotten a worthy replacement to show you.

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5 Linux Features That Make It More Productive Than Windows or Mac

Most people think of Windows or macOS for productivity, but Linux desktops offer powerful customization that can boost your efficiency. From dynamic workspace management to unique desktop tweaks, here's how Linux can transform your workflow.

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Modern Games Aren't Getting Worse, You Just Grew Up

With how massive and expensive the gaming industry can be today, there's often some discourse about whether the price of admission is still worth it. Games can be released in a shoddy state or disappoint fans at launch, but this is hardly a new sensation; gamers just become more discerning with age.

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Bluesky vs. X (Twitter): Just a Clone or Something More?

Bluesky is frequently touted as an alternative to X (formerly Twitter), but the two social media sites are not exactly the same. If you're thinking about switching from X to Bluesky, here are the defining features between the two.

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Windows Me Was More Revolutionary Than We Think

For readers of a certain vintage, Windows Millennium Edition isn’t a fond memory. It felt like a bug-ridden disaster, but I think that’s only half the story. If you look closely, Windows Me was more revolutionary than people realize, introducing a number of features that we’d never be without today.

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Question of the Day

Do You Use Water Cooling in Your Windows PC?

Your computer generates heat and it's necessary to keep it cool. While typically this is handled through fans, you could also use a liquid cooler—though it is more complex and expensive. What are your thoughts on water coolers? Have you ever used one?

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