Another Google measure aiming to lock down Android. :android:

"On Android, the new QR code reCAPTCHAs require Google Play services, which are only available in the official Android version provided by Google."

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Google-s-new-reCAPTCHA-Potential-hurdle-for-Google-free-Android-variants-11288619.html

The Fairbuds XL just became the first headphones to earn a 10/10 repairability score on our new headphone scorecard! Replaceable battery. Replaceable ear pads. Modular design. Actual repair manuals. This is what headphones look like when they’re built to last instead of built for the landfill.

https://www.ifixit.com/News/117206/were-now-scoring-wireless-headphones-for-repairability
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#iFixit #RightoRepair #FixTheWorld

Updated: Install Windows 11 Without An Internet Connection

- Update for Windows 11 25H2

Take these simple steps to install Microsoft Windows 11 without an Internet connection and gain insight into what the solution changes in the system.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/windows-11-install-without-internet/

#blog #windows #tech #technology #WeblogPoMo2024

@CppGuy @spzb @fesshole They always were part of brick-and-mortar stores, right? Think about what antitrust was for. Vendor lock-in, for example, has been around for a long time.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@keyboards/116534595213860651

The Ctrl key where it belongs, I see....

sounds like the web is about to get a lot more annoying to use for #grapheneos users and others using #android devices with """compromised integrity""", people without smartphones, people using smartphones with other operating systems, etc.: https://support.google.com/recaptcha/answer/16609652

google's new "mobile reCAPTCHA verification" will require you to scan a QR code from either an iOS device with the reCAPTCHA app or an android device with up-to-date google play services.

EDIT: this is part of google's new "fraud defense" system, and is (seemingly) intended to be used for more "important" things like purchases rather than just e.g. comment sections. however, there's nothing stopping site owners from using this thing everywhere

hahaa! Successfully removed all IR and UV filters from my old Canon EOS 600D, I can do full spectrum, UV and IR photography now!

All of the following photos have been taken with a ~550nm+ lpf, meaning cutting everything under 550nm (blue, purple and uv) off. I love the vibrant pink foliage and dramatic turquoise skies #photography