as i said, “if you’re deliberating between apple and Google” which is how this conversation started.

yes I agree, fuck ads, but fuck targeted ads even harder. The point is if you’re deliberating between apple and Google based on the ads, apple is still not as bad as google. it’s not a binary ads vs no ads issue.

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the difference with google is they’re collecting and montetizing all that data on you whereas apple is doing non-targeted ads.

Yes these ads suck, but they are not targeted ads based on your entire history of personal data which is google’s entire business. these are ads shown based on your current location in the maps app. theoretically everyone in your vicinity is getting the same map ads.

100%. i like using the top of the screen to mark my place in reading. sometimes i need to scroll back up and these headers completely fuck up my reading experience.

but luckily Reader View exists, so i usually just use that.

nope! can’t be subsidizing anything but fossil fuel.

being aware of the show doesn’t mean you understand a vague reference to one specific episode.

google fiber was a special case where they were introducing much needed competition to the nearly monopolized ISP market.

downvotes because your facts are misinterpreted. This entire discussion is about exporting to the grid. All this legislation does is allow you to use balcony solar for yourself; NOT connecting it to the grid. If you want to export to the grid (like to participate in net metering) you still need PTO.

Your link doesn’t mention anything about “balcony solar”.

“Application process for rooftop solar and other smaller systems”. If you want to export power to the grid from anything at all, you must go through this process. If you wanted to export power from a hamster on a wheel you must apply for PTO.

Because the whole point is to make solar easier and more affordable?

of course, but not at the cost of safety and grid reliability.

not true, you still need to apply to the utility to export to the grid.

https://www.rockymountainpower.net/savings-energy-choices/customer-generation.html

And presumably new legislation is looking to have this exception as well.

why “presumably”?

Utilities must approve power export to the grid, even if you do the physical installation 100% off the books. It’s called “Permission to Operate”, which requires permits and passed inspections. You can’t just unilaterally add shit to the power grid.

https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-interconnection-what-you-need-to-know/

projectors are just not a practical recommendation for most people. unless you take pretty drastic measures to set up your room like a proper theater, the picture quality will be drastically worse than an average TV.

you can say that about literally any TV brand, this doesn’t help.

Drone should be reserved for small and cheapish uavs.

why? drone is not a specific term either.

could be cheaper than enterprise grade DIMMs.

this is HIGHLY misleading. The page you linked is for Apple’s global/web properties (hence “within our services”); device-level settings govern app and OS telemetry separately. You can opt out of telemetry on apple devices you own.

just typical /r/technology apple hating.

i thought the same, but now working at a place using google/slack/zoom isn’t much better. pretty much all corporate software is feature creep bloated slop these days.