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Eugenus Optimus 🇺🇦<p>Vendor lock-in via apps, or "software tethering" as it's officially called by the FTC, is not a fantasy, but a present reality we already live in. Examples include:<br>🔸 Printers that disable basic USB printing unless you install the vendor’s “mobile print” app<br>🔸 Smart scales that won’t show your weight on their built-in display without pairing to the companion app<br>🔸 Wi-Fi plugs/outlets locked to on/off control via the manufacturer’s smartphone app only<br>🔸 Electric scooters or bikes that refuse to unlock or change settings without the provider’s app login<br>🔸 Digital thermometers whose readings remain hidden until you sync via their proprietary app<br>🔸 Wireless headphones that lock equalizer or firmware updates behind an app download<br><br><a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/righttorepair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>righttorepair</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/smarthome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>smarthome</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/digitalrights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>digitalrights</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/bigtech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bigtech</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/bigtechboycott" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bigtechboycott</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/surveillancecapitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>surveillancecapitalism</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/iot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iot</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/smarthome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>smarthome</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/enshitification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>enshitification</span></a> <a href="https://social.ujeenator.net/tags/capitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>capitalism</span></a></p>
Caden McHuman<p>Simple guide to ditch big tech:</p><p>- For FB Messenger, texting &amp; calling, &amp; WhatsApp, use Signal (VERY IMPORTANT!)<br>- For email, use Proton Mail<br>- For TikTok, use Loops (once it’s ready!!!) Rednote also very acceptable! 😈<br>- For X &amp; FB, use Mastodon<br>- For Insta, use Pixelfed<br>- Use a web browser that lets you install Ublock Origin addon such as “Orion” for macOS and iOS, Firefox on PC<br>- Use Fedora not Windows for PC (easy+ quality + no spyware)</p><p>Spread this far &amp; wide!<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bigtechboycott" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bigtechboycott</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tiktokrefugee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tiktokrefugee</span></a></p>
Caden McHuman<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://social.vivaldi.net/@SimpleProgrammer" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>SimpleProgrammer</span></a></span> People need the highest quality and easiest to use open source alts we got:</p><p>- For FB Messenger &amp; WhatsApp, use Signal<br>- For email, use Proton Mail<br>- For TikTok, use Loops (once it’s ready!!!) Rednote also acceptable!<br>- For X &amp; FB, use Mastadon<br>- For Insta, use Pixelfed<br>- Use a web browser that lets you install Ublock Origin addon such as “Orion” for macOS and iOS, Firefox on PC<br>- Use Fedora not Windows for PC</p><p>Spread this far &amp; wide!<br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bigtechboycott" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bigtechboycott</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tiktokrefugee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tiktokrefugee</span></a></p>
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