@grapheneos.org I have to ask, maybe y'all might not have this info, but any idea on how soon Motorola will be rolling your OS out on their phones?

I may have waifu'd my lock and home screen wallpapers a bit. Oddly enough, I feel okay with it.

Gmail -> @tuta.com, @proton.me iPhone -> Jolla, Volla iOS, Android -> @murena-com.bsky.social …& much more: europeantechmap.eu

I heard some of you are looking for European tech alternatives, let’s not gatekeep: Chrome, Edge, Safari -> Vivaldi iCloud, Google Drive -> @proton.me, @infomaniak.bsky.social, @jottacloud.bsky.social Google Search -> @startpage.com, @qwant.bsky.social, @ecosiasearch.bsky.social, @mojeek.com (1/2)

REMINDER FOR INSTAGRAM USERS: Starting this Friday, May 8th, Instagram DM's will no longer be end-to-end encrypted. Read more about it here: https://proton.me/blog/instagram-end-to-end-encryption

Almost time for camping season. Another week and a half to go.

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Well, so much for the "quiet", sounds like the infants are at it again.

For anyone looking to get away from audible, might I suggest @libro.fm? They are having an amazing sale right now (I just found yellowface which is my next book club book for <$5!) and you essentially own the book outright. Also here’s a referral link (it helps both of us 😘) libro.fm/referral?rf_...

Eh? What's that? Something happened over the weekend? Oh that. *yawns and stretches* life goes on I guess.

Recently had this profile pic done by this awesome human being. Professional, keeps you up to date, and the results are absolutely worth the price. Highly recommended, 11/10.

Seeing the news from the WHCD, time to bust out this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRgD...

People here are being really shitty, including at fellow journalists who've been traumatized, and you will regret those posts. Or should. Also this does not help your political cause, whatever that might be.

It's that time again! Looking for custom art for your socials, business, etc.? Art Commissions are open for May/June 2026!! 1st come, 1st serve, so reserve your spot today: ko-fi.com/htschermsmey...

🇪🇺 🇨🇦 NATO snubs Boeing, instead picks Saab and Bombardier for their new AWACS surveillance planes Great to see diversity in this space, and an EU-Canada collab is even better!

#newpfp thanks to the amazing @hermsie.bsky.social! She does an amazing job and it's worth it. Check this lovely human being out and get your art done the right way and not dogshit tier AI slop.

Anyone have suggestions for subscription based eBooks providers? I've looked at a couple (Libby, Kobo, and libro), and they're not quite what I was looking for, especially Kobo (pay a monthly sub, then you still have to buy the eBook, like wtaf?)

🇨🇦 Honda & Toyota have just formed a new unified lobby group as the industry struggles under US tariffs. They produce 75% of Canadian-manufactured cars. So this group will focus specifically on protecting production in Canada. You should consider them first when buying your next car.

Reports indicate that Türkiye may soon only allow "authorised" VPNs in the country; the kind that log usage and hand it over to Turkish authorities, something which we'll never do. Now we're observing a surge in signups originating in the region, double over the normal rate.

The shackles have been destroyed, and I now explore my own spirituality by doing it my way; without restraint, without belonging to a group for the sake of belonging, without rules. But with kindness, compassion, connection to nature, mindfulness, and my own spirit. I walk my own spiritual path.

Stop what you're doing. Right now. Turn on your sound. Buckle up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRgD... I have not heard such a BRUTAL MASTERPIECE in AGES. The most raw, visceral, to the point piece of music, of art, of honesty and humanity, I have heard in so very very long. HOLY. HELL.

I'm usually not one to promote products, but holy smokes, picked this little gadget up and it's amazing! Makes cleaning the stand up showers in the house a lot easier and with less effort. Certainly worth the money and an easier time cleaning. bell-howell.com/products/scr...

Well, not able to fully 100% de-google my phone (Play Services is way too engrained into the apps I have, especially those I need for work), but I can settle with getting rid of everything else Google-ish minus the Play Services. Least for now anyways.

Many thanks to @minty-fiz.bsky.social for the hilarious change in my name for a while. Because why not? XD #iykyk

Earlier this year, the #Ottawa region was hit by a terrible tragedy. Today, we're doing our annual #CHEO charity drive. All proceeds will be sent to CHEO's PICU (handled by Twitch & CHEO Foundation). The #StarCitizen community always steps up for these things. LIVE NOW!!

Anyone got bets on how much longer this "ceasefire" lasts? Far as I can see from what I've been reading, it looks dead already.

All hands, we have TACO. I repeat, we have TACO.

Thanks but no thanks @discord.com. Ever since that age verification screwup, I'm perfectly content at not paying for your money grab.

Never thought I would ever see a "leader" of a once respected and free country threaten "a whole civilization will die tonight" because he's a whiney insane nepotard who got himself into something he seriously miscalculated. I am not ignorant though, TACO Tuesday is likely in the end.

@purchase-w-purpose.bsky.social don't know if this is up your alley or bot but apparently Samsung Messages is being replaced by Google Messenger 2026-07. Any alternative SMS services that you could recommend other than Messenger? www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsu...

Mango Mussolini bluster got me going like:

Here's an interesting conundrum: This whole AI search engines and the impact it has on the environment thing, I can agree with it. But what about if that AI search engine is powered by renewable energy like hydro, solar or wind? Does it make it more ethically acceptable environmentally or not? 🤔

I think I'm gonna be pretty pleased with using OnlyOffice as my office suite of choice. LibreOffice had some good stuff going for it, but it's just old in the tooth. And as much as I wanted to support a Canadian company, 330$ for WordPerfect was too much pill to swallow.

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!! 🥰 For all my trans-siblings out there: You are valid. You are allowed to exist. You are allowed to be happy. 😊 You are a human being. Also, don't let anyone hold you back. You can live your life AND be successful. 🥰💕

I normally don't pay much attention to these kinds of articles, but this one does kinda spit some facts. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Been enjoying cruising around in #starcitizen using the new RSI Aurora Mk2, and its the PERFECT little daily driver for me. Even with the combat module, she can hold her own decently. So for now, the Hornet Mk2 is relegated to the mothball fleet. There's a new hotness in town right now.

Oh, my aching head. Feels like a drank half a quart last night, when in reality I didn't. Must be the medication adjustment kicking in. Or exhaustion. Or both. Willing to bet probably both.

I'm usually not one for doing shit like this, but it's gotta be shared. Though I figure this was probably already obvious by some. Yet again, fucking pathetic by Mango Mussolini's "administration".

Anyone else besides me feeling tired? Not just physically, but moreso mentally and emotionally?

The end of an era. If you're a #WoW player, hop into Barrens Chat and tell your best Chuck Norris jokes in his honor, just like the good old days. www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...

Normally after a week off, I'd be getting stir crazy to go back to work. But this time I wish I took longer than a week off, not really wanting to go back to work for nightshift weekend.

At the very least, overhauling and cleaning the cat boxes doesn't require much in the way of any skill. Now kitties have clean boxes with fresh pine pellets. Hopefully the pellet form will reduce tracking in the house from the litter box. Especially the floof who likes to dig like a gopher.

Turns out even the simplest bit of home maintenance, like caulking countertops, is a skill issue have not fully developed. What's worse, these new "tools" that make caulking "easier" are nothing but crap. Need to get me one of those plastic edging tools like back in the day. Simple, effective.

No better entertainment than watching fools dig their own graves.

Hello Vivaldi. I'm home again.

Another Crohn's Disease specialist appointment, another clean bill of health for the year. Blood work and other samples all coming back better than expected, and the remission streak continues (To be fair I lost count after 15 years lol). Continue the course, follow up in a year's time.

Best way to describe the state of the Iran thing and other countries: Never trust someone that shits all over the couch and then blames you for not cleaning it up for them.

Not everyday the local bank branch is almost as quiet as a public library, but the vibes are soothing. And here I was thinking I'd have to bring my noise cancelling headphones with while the missus was in her appointment.

The irony of Mango Mussolini practically crying for help from allies (that he has bullied, belittled and overall fucked over) to intervene in a war that he helped start, and getting nothing but silence in return. The deliciousness that is Karma. Made the mess? Clean it up yourself.