AdGuard DNS is free and super simple to setup, no app required. It’s my favorite no-fuss solution I found when I switched from Android a few years ago.
Go to that link, scroll down to method 2, and download an iOS profile. You’ll need to be using Safari for the download to work properly.
You get more customization and features through AdGuard’s app but then you have to pay a subscription for DNS blocking features. While it’s super cheap, I’ve personally been perfectly satisfied with this free solution. It blocks ads system-wide, not just in the browser. For example, in my shopping list app there’s usually a banner ad but it doesn’t load with the adguard DNS enabled. I’m 99% sure it won’t block ads in YouTube though (I sub to premium so I’ve never tried it.)
Next DNS is also free and appears to be the same thing but their website lets you fine-tune your profile, similar to using paid AdGuard. Might be worth looking into that, especially because it appears you can integrate AdGuard’s block list.
Just scroll down to method 2 and download the profile from the iOS section. You’ll need to be using Safari for the download to work properly. Then if you ever need to disable it the setting is in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management
If you use the app then you have to pay for their subscription to use DNS features. If you don’t pay then you’re really just limited to adblocking in Safari. The profile I linked is free and will work for all apps. It’s not as robust or customizable as the AdGuard app, sure, but I’ve never had any real issues or need for anything more. Plus it’s one less app to have installed.
In games like Destiny or CS:GO for example, you should not even be allowed to start the activity without a working microphone. I dont care if you are antisocial, if that's the case, those activaties aren't for you and you shouldn't bring down your entire team because of that....
With Lemmy - I can block whomever is bothering me and I will not see their posts ever again. I can see their notifications and they somehow can keep responding to me (which ought to be worked on). But erasing their existence on my end should be a thing when you don't want to deal with them....
It’s just a shitty thing to do though. The game was working 100% fine without an extra account and now you can’t play without it. It’s annoying for some and, for countries without PSN, potentially the end of the game being playable.
I’m just confused why people are downvoting the person for giving their observation of the update. Should they have lied and said the graphics look worse? Lemmy is so shitty sometimes.
The lack of a backlit screen completely kills my desire to get one of these- no matter how cool it is. Any time I pull out my old Gameboy Advance I’m instantly appalled by how difficult the screen is to view in less-than-ideal lighting conditions.
Today Meta made what is likely to be an industry-altering announcement: it plans to open up the Quest operating system to third-party device makers. Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox have been tapped to create new headsets built on the operating system which is being branded ‘Meta Horizon OS’....
The company has already confirmed that Asus and Lenovo are building new headsets for Meta Horizon OS. Meta also says it’s collaborating with Microsoft on a “limited-edition Quest” that’s “inspired by Xbox,”
Put your hate for Tesla aside for a moment. If a car company can fix an issue with a simple OTA software update, it’s way more convenient for both the customer and the manufacturer. Quality control of an update is a separate issue but I don’t imagine there’s a difference whether your car updates itself or gets taken in for the update- the same patch gets applied in either case.
Think of the inverse though- it used to be that in every case when your car had an issue you needed to either take it in yourself or have the technical knowhow to fix it yourself.
I do agree that it’s a slippery slope for automakers to get lazy and cut corners, but I think stricter regulation is the better solution than forcing an unnecessary inconvenience onto the customers.
Or worse comes to worse you can take it to a mechanic of your choosing.
That’s also what I meant when I said “taking it in.” In either case you’re taking your car somewhere to get it repaired for X hours instead of applying an update at your home.
A Tesla battery is expensive...now look at install costs. And if you're not using an authorized installer, you're locked out of the supercharger network.
We aren’t talking about batteries.
I just think there’s more nuance to the situation and saying that cars should be as inconvenient as possible to fix isn’t a good solution to lazy auto software that requires future patching. Rigorous safety testing and regulation around car software sounds like a better plan to me- automakers will be held to really high standards and the consumers will still benefit from simple OTA patches to fix their vehicles when necessary.
I don’t think anyone will disagree with you about unsupervised OTA updates.
To your first point- I agree that any update that changes the behavior of any fundamental system in a car is pretty reckless. Especially ones that increase a car’s acceleration, which Tesla historically does. I don’t know why those sorts of updates aren’t being regulated harder. OTA updates should be for mundane things like infotainment updates or, in more serious cases, to fix systems that aren’t functioning properly. It shouldn’t otherwise be used to alter how the car functions as a car, especially when these updates largely happen silently or the changes are tucked into some changelog that the owner doesn’t have to read.
However, to your second point, cars are smart now and there’s no going back. So cars do need software updates to close attack vectors.
This is a bad take. Software updates that fix life threatening defects are as serious as any recall.
Rereading the original comment, I didn’t get the implication they were trying to say a software update “recall” is less serious. The word “recall” literally means “to bring back.” So fundamentally, calling a software update a “recall” doesn’t make sense because you aren’t bringing your car anywhere.
As a car owner, now when you hear your car has a recall you have to find out if you need to take it into a service center or just update it at home. It would be better if these software recalls went by some different, new name that immediately conveyed what you need to do.
I was always told that the reason you used to see an Olive Garden next to every Red Lobster is because a husband/wife couple owned both chains and wanted the restaurants placed next to each other. Then a decade ago when they kinda stopped doing that it was because they divorced.
I can’t find a single piece of evidence that supports this claim online. The two restaurants were just owned by the same parent company and Red Lobster got sold off in 2014.
People in the reviews say it’s gotten much better since release but it’s still an average game at best. Private servers are only available if you pay a subscription.
All my friends that got into VR all said the same thing when I asked them why they don’t play it more- it’s all packed away and setting everything up again is more of a hassle than it’s worth. The Quest really just made things dead simple- no wire, no lighthouses, use anywhere there’s a little bit of space.
US Republican Representative Guy Reschenthaler has filed legislation to rename the Dulles International Airport in Virginia as "Donald J. Trump International Airport." Congressional Democrats have mocked the idea....
I fucking hate Stuart Little. I know what you’re thinking, this is some kind of funny joke, but no. Stuart Little is a piece of shit. A damn rat got picked over actual children at an orphanage and he’s supposed to be a hero? And I can’t even tell you how many damn times I’ve seen a great parking space only to turn the corner and realise Stuart Little is already parked there in his stupid little fucking convertible. He took my wife and the kids and my house and my job. I swear to fucking god, I’m going to kill myself and take that goddamn rodent to hell with me. Stuart Little has ruined my family. Last summer, I approached the miserable mouse in the street, and asked him for his autograph, because my son is a huge fan. The fucking rat gave me the autograph and told me to burn in hell. Later, when I gave my son the autograph he started crying and said he hated me. Turns out the mousefucker didnt write his autograph, no, he wrote “you’re a piece of shit, and i fucked your mom”. I’m now divorced, and planning a huge class-action lawsuit against the white devil that ruined my life. Your time is almost over, Stuart. All the people you’ve wronged will rise against you.
My brain had a real hard time deciphering her mouth in the last panel. It looked like she had a weird nose or something. Why is the inside of her mouth flesh-colored?
I used to get all my news from Reddit and I, unfortunately, fell into the habit of reading just the headline and then comments. After quitting I started looking for an healthy replacement to my news fix. I looked at many different RSS apps but many of them had monthly fees or the interface just sucked. Eventually I found an amazing one (iOS only) called feeeed that has been incredible. It’s free, no in-app purchases or ads, lovely interface, a simple reader mode, dark mode, and more. I really recommend it for anyone trying to quit Twitter/Reddit for news.
Yeah sorry, my subscriptions aren’t the best example of the content you can subscribe to. I mostly follow tech news and deals. My intent with the screenshot was to showcase the general layout of the app. You can subscribe to any RSS feed you want though, like traditional news sources about non-tech things.
Here’s an example of what that could look like (I made a folder with 3 traditional news sources and pinned it to the bottom nav bar):
It’s such a damn good device. I waited years to save up for an Index thinking it was the best headset on the market even in 2024. Eventually in a moment of weakness I ended up impulse-buying a Quest 3 after reading it basically does all the same stuff at half the cost and wirelessly. Best decision ever.
Tesla drops Steam gaming support inside its vehicles ( electrek.co )
What adblocker are you using on iOS?
I’ve finally picked up an iPhone about a month ago, and have been loving the experience....
Apple limits third-party browser engine work to EU devices ( www.theregister.com )
cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/12739856...
AH fixing spawn rate ( i.imgur.com )
Twinbeard says:...
Helldivers 2 PSN Related Country Purchasing Restriction for Steam
tl;dr - Helldivers 2 was removed for purchase on Steam for countries unable to create PSN accounts. This was not reverted....
Patch 1.000.302 Notes ( store.steampowered.com )
18+ ( . Y . ) ( lemmy.world )
You shouldn't be able to join a competitive pvp match or start a raid without a working microphone
In games like Destiny or CS:GO for example, you should not even be allowed to start the activity without a working microphone. I dont care if you are antisocial, if that's the case, those activaties aren't for you and you shouldn't bring down your entire team because of that....
Let's gloat a little, What makes Lemmy/Mastodon/KBin/BlueSky and the Fediverse better than Facebook/Reddit/Twitter? ( kbin.social )
With Lemmy - I can block whomever is bothering me and I will not see their posts ever again. I can see their notifications and they somehow can keep responding to me (which ought to be worked on). But erasing their existence on my end should be a thing when you don't want to deal with them....
Apple iPhone sales decline 10% in first three months of 2024 ( www.gsmarena.com )
Helldivers 2 Players Express Frustration On Steam As It Will Soon Require A PSN Account ( www.gameinformer.com )
Polar Patriots Warbond Trailer ( youtu.be )
Fallout London's project lead is not taking the surprise drop of Fallout 4's update well: 'That has, for a lack of a better term, screwed us over' ( www.pcgamer.com )
Sonic 3 producer says it’s going to be a "giant, fun, incredible movie" that "takes a lot from Sonic Adventure 2" ( www.gamesradar.com )
"We never really thought anyone was going to make a Playdate game" ( www.gamesindustry.biz )
I just want to play my game...
Apparently the Ubisoft servers are down so I cannot play SINGLE PLAYER Breakpoint....
Meta is Opening Quest’s Operating System to Third-party Headsets ( www.roadtovr.com )
Today Meta made what is likely to be an industry-altering announcement: it plans to open up the Quest operating system to third-party device makers. Asus, Lenovo, and Xbox have been tapped to create new headsets built on the operating system which is being branded ‘Meta Horizon OS’....
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal - The Verge ( www.theverge.com )
What's something you believed to be true but recently learned is actually false?
Fallout 76 Smashes Steam Player Record Amid Fallout TV Show Success ( www.ign.com )
We see what you're doing ( lemmy.world )
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble - Adventure Trailer ( www.youtube.com )
01.000.202 Patch Notes ( store.steampowered.com )
Copying the patch notes from the official Discord, for anyone who can't load Steam News links:...
Ten years later, Facebook's Oculus acquisition hasn't changed the world as expected ( techcrunch.com )
Iphone users of Lemmy, people say not to trust you on tech insights. What say you?
Would like to hear your perspective on this
If you are someone who likes chocolate, what kind of chocolate do you like best?
Could be a brand or just a type of chocolate
Why can I sometimes not swallow if I wamt to?
Sometimes I malfunction and wamt to swallow but I cant. After a few tries it suddenly works. I usually bug when I breath heavily through my nose.
US Republicans introduce bill to name airport after Trump ( www.dw.com )
US Republican Representative Guy Reschenthaler has filed legislation to rename the Dulles International Airport in Virginia as "Donald J. Trump International Airport." Congressional Democrats have mocked the idea....
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: LEGO 2K Drive, EA Sports PGA Tour, Harold Halibut, and More ( news.xbox.com )
Once more, the Sith.. er, I mean Helldivers, will rule the galaxy ( sh.itjust.works )
Enshittification Continues: Discord to begin showing advertisements on it's free platform ( archive.is )
They supposedly can be disabled in settings- but we all know that won't last. They're going full Microsoft Skype mode and it's only a matter of time.
What is that movie you saw at too young an age that still haunts you to this day?
Mine is the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre
That evil rat ( lemmy.world )
28 March 2024 ( sh.itjust.works )
The slow death of Twitter is measured in disasters like the Baltimore bridge collapse ( www.vox.com )
Twitter, now X, was once a useful site for breaking news. The Baltimore bridge collapse shows those days are long gone.
Xbox Cloud Gaming adding mouse and keyboard support ( www.eurogamer.net )
Okay, but Mötley is a pretty awesome name. ( lemmy.world )
Quest 3 Has Higher Retention Than Previous Meta Headsets ( www.uploadvr.com )
There are a number of possible explanations for Quest 3's higher retention, and the answer may even be a combination of multiple....