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BuddyTheBeefalo , to asklemmy in How to reinstall PC and Phone?

You can’t be sure after reinstalling Windows. Install Linux instead.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

Can you explain why and how? Thank you for answering!

Diplomjodler3 ,

Windows is closed source and controlled by Microsoft. There is no way to verify what it actually does on your PC and as long as it’s installed, your computer is not really yours.

Linux is open source and closely scrutinized for security violations or any sort of data collection shitfuckery. That’s no guarantee, of course, but you have a far better chance of your computer not acting as a surveillance mechanism.

Having said that, Linux does take some technical knowledge, so be prepared to put on some work before making the switch.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

Thank you!

Advice on the phone? I’ll do that first since it’s more important for now, and get enough info about linux to decide…

Diplomjodler3 ,

Google “factory reset” for whatever model of phone you have.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

If I connect my personal gmail account on it (which I used on laptot too, with the school account) would they be able to access it again?

Diplomjodler3 ,

If there was malware on your machine that skimmed your password, it might be compromised. Better change it on a different device before logging in again. But that would amount to criminal malfeasance or at least criminal negligence on the part of your university. But better be safe than sorry.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

oh ok but that wouldn’t be done by the university I think, is that what you mean? taking my password and stuff

Diplomjodler3 ,

They absolutely should not do things like that. But I wouldn’t bet the house on that.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

Just gonna create a new email then… should be fine then, right? haha

Diplomjodler3 ,

As long as you always keep your tinfoil hat on, yes.

Kit ,

This guy can’t even google how to factory reset his laptop. Linux is not a good choice for him.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

I’m asking bc I want to do the most effective thing, after I get told what to do I can do it I swear haha Just trying to get as much advice as possible

cypherpunks ,
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If you’re interested in using something other than Microsoft Windows, getgnulinux.org is a good place to read about your options and how to switch.

DLSantini , to asklemmy in The specific thing you spend the most time doing instead of the actual job you're being paid to do is your new profession. What's your new job title?

I watch anime professionally? I guess I’m writing anime reviews now, or something?

Grandwolf319 , to asklemmy in The specific thing you spend the most time doing instead of the actual job you're being paid to do is your new profession. What's your new job title?

Professional click hero

vikingtons , to games in What are some good games worth buying on play store?
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shattered pixel dungeon is a good time. It’s FOSS and you can also find it in fdroid.

SirSamuel ,

Hey what’s the difference between Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Pixel Dungeon ML?

vikingtons ,
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ML appears to be a fork with improved multi language support

SirSamuel ,

Neat! Thank you ^_^

ICastFist ,
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Adding to a FOSS list: Mindustry and Unciv. The latter is an amazing Civilization 5 clone.

Zeusz13 , to games in What are some good games worth buying on play store?

Redcon You can try it for free, but to finish the campaign you have to buy it

Rhynoplaz , to memes in I hope this clears things up

According to the chart, I’m a material Purist, but I’m very flexible on methodology.

hemko , to memes in A resemblance often neglected

Also Finns. We have perfectly gender neutral pronouns but we prefer to use “it” instead

velox_vulnus ,

Pronouns in German in weird. sie and Sie have different meaning depending on the form of verb and capitalization. I kinda like the French way of speaking - je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles.

Trollivier , to asklemmy in The specific thing you spend the most time doing instead of the actual job you're being paid to do is your new profession. What's your new job title?

Well, I would be a comic book creator… With video game screenshots.

Zerfallen , to games in What are some good games worth buying on play store?
  • Dead Cells
  • Titan Quest
  • Worms WMD
meyotch , to nostupidquestions in what is with child names like Aiden, Braiden etc?

Meanwhile, in Utah, a pair of new parents are becoming really charmed by the idea of ‘Brexit’ as a name for their next child.

This has all happened before and it will all happen again.

DrBob , to nostupidquestions in Why do firms bullshit after interviews?

We don’t have any contact with candidates after the interview apart from a firm rejection. I’d love to provide feedback and advice to people but legal won’t let us.

Shirasho ,

One of my friends is looking for a job and he never gets feedback when he is rejected. It never occurred to me it could be because the legal team had a stick up their asses.

sparky ,
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Yea, I was a manager at multiple jobs and wasn’t allowed to give interview feedback for this reason, they were afraid anything I said would be fuel for a wrongful rejection lawsuit.

Kit , to asklemmy in How to reinstall PC and Phone?

Might help if you told us what OS your laptop is running.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

Windows 11 Home

(phone too?)

Kit ,

Windows 11 Home is not compatible with the vast majority of MDM systems. Your school can’t see what you do. If you still want to reset your laptop, do this:

Click Start.
Click Settings.
Click System.
Click Recovery.
Click Reset PC.
Choose to keep your files or remove everything.
Follow the instructions to reset your computer.

BlackEco , to asklemmy in How to reinstall PC and Phone?
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The advice given to you for reinstalling Windows is sound and should get rid of any software. Just make sure to backup any valuable data before!

As for your phone, is it an iPhone or Android?

Colorfulhipp OP ,

MagicOS 7.1 (honor)

bazsy ,

As an Android flavour it should be safe after uninstalling all apps associated with the university. Did any of them need a “device owner” permission? That’s the only way to be more persistent on Android without root access.

Colorfulhipp OP ,

I don’t remember… it was a few years ago. What’s the safest thing, factory resetting? I did that…

BlackEco ,
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A factory reset should be enough.

bazsy ,

That’s more than enough. You can’t do any more.

ICastFist ,
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As the others said, a factory reset will suffice. If you’re really paranoid, you can check whether your phone has a custom rom you can install. XDA Developers is the best forum to look for that.

MrAlternateTape , to asklemmy in The specific thing you spend the most time doing instead of the actual job you're being paid to do is your new profession. What's your new job title?

You guys have time for other things? I do my job and can fill my day with that. I sometimes have to stand my ground to make other people understand that no, I cannot do this additional tasks everyday, I don’t have the time for that.

95% of the time it is busy. The other 5% I use to catch up with the stuff I have no time for when it is busy.

MrJameGumb ,
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If I didn’t make time to do anything besides work and sleep like that I would literally go insane after about 2 weeks

MrAlternateTape ,

Well that is when I am at work. My work times are clearly defined and when the time is over, I go home. So I am limited to about 8 hours in a day, with a very rare exception of 15 minutes longer.

After work and in the weekends I still have time to chill, but at work I have no downtime except for breaks. Luckily my boss also knows how busy we are and doesn’t complain if I cannot get everything finished, he just tells me what is a priority and what not.

That is really helpful for the stress levels, but it is still a pretty stressful job.

jaybone , to lemmyshitpost in fr*nce

What kind of building is this and what are these gates / doors used for?

At first I thought this was a fire station but the realized two of these are like pedestrian doors.

prettybunnys ,

The French really like their protests/riots.

I’d imagine riot doors are a must for many downtown areas.

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