If I need to choose, I’ll go with Android but to be quite frank, I would really prefer to have a “real” computer operating system on those devices. For 10+ years I’ve been waiting for a device that I can put in my pocket, use it on the go, with a data connection, and have the possibility to dock it and continue using it as a full fledged computer, with Linux if possible.
I know some high end Android devices can be “docked” and connected to a monitor, but they are far too expensive and/or too rare. Also, you still have to use apps instead of proper computer software. I don’t like the “everything is an app” model, where they all have to have ads and/or paid versions. Android and “mobile” operating systems are a pain to use. I want to have control over my device.
And I also know there are some devices that can to this, but with the level of technology that we have, a device like this should be easy to find. Yet, it’s all niche stuff that isn’t really polished nor working really well. It’s all damn phones and tablets with “mobile” operating systems that locks users. I wonder if phone/tablet manufacturers keep it that way because there’s no demand for this, or if they simply want to continue the milking of the mobile users.
I still am grumpy about Microsoft killing their windows phone line. Not the regular ones, but rather the ones that allowed you to dock it to a display and use a slightly stripped down Windows OS on a full screen. It could’ve actually changed how we use phones/ computers, but instead we have to have a separate device for everything we do.
Phones are already powerful enough to run desktop apps, but I guess it’s down to profits why we still don’t have a “swiss army knife” of a device for everything.
Indeed. They were on the way to a unified os. Still kinda are. And people totally hate them for it. At least you could use the (nearly) same win on your Touch-pad and desktop. And i actually liked their phones. Just could never really keep it without telegram. And that (the lack of apps) was their downfall.
This! Mobile operating systems are trash, and there’s no good reason for it. I always see people parroting the same nonsense, “you have the power of a super computer in your pocket”. Okay, then why can’t I use it like a supercomputer? It’s all crippled toy versions of the desktop applications, social media garbage, or microtransaction stuffed toilet games.
I should be able to use it like a proper computer that can run full-fat applications, with a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. Everyone loves to go on about how powerful phones are, so then why can’t I use that power?
Absolutely this. I, too, go for android (pixel even, sigh) but would prefer a real os. android was aweful when it came out, grew much better, then declined again. And with each update they kill so many apps due to “security”-changes.
And what’s worst of all, is the constant struggle to actually own your own device (=root). Noone would ever have bought a pc with no admin-pwd where you can only “refresh” your current windows-version and nothing more. You can’t buy anything else than pixels (and even with those you need at least minimum tech-knowledge and are dependent on the continuing development of ONE app). Having any other brand makes it near impossible without luck, time and frustration-tolerance.
The coming generations will just pay 1000 for a phone they are allowed to use, not own, and think that is how it is and ever has been.
You can literally do this cheaper by slicing into the side of an existing bottle cap.
And if you’re going to argue that this is meant to allow the bottle to be reused, I can bring up a hygiene issue why you’re using the same bottle on your ass as well as drink out of.
tons of people use this kind of bidet for camping, it’s not like you’re putting it in your ass. The water can spray like 10 feet, so you can hold it far enough away that hygiene isn’t an issue.
I am curios about using an old cap, my guess is it would be tough to get the stream to angle up (with the water bottle upside down), but I’ll have to try it next time I get a plastic bottle
you can hold it far enough away that hygiene isn’t an issue
I use a special battery powered travel bidet and keep it completely separated from all my stuff in its own hermetic bag in its own compartment in my luggage.
The fact that you are casual about the hygienics regarding water touching your ass and backsplash implies to me you are a fucking disgusting person to use the same bottle to drink out of.
Are you trying to diss me for shaming unhygienic behavior and (pun intended) shit on a dumb as fuck expensive product? If so, you are really fucking stupid. If not, your comment makes no sense.
No, I’m making fun of people who are obsessed with ultralight (almost like a disease or virus), while also pointing out why people want something like this (ultralight backpacking).
Also poking a bit of fun at you (not maliciously) because if lots of people use these or similar designs in order to reuse the water bottle for drinking and they don’t get sick from it, then it’s probably not that big of a deal. No harm meant tho, if it’s not something you’re comfortable with that’s fine 👍
Hi there. Sorry, I removed your previous comment before I noticed your apology. I want to show appreciation for you understanding that your earlier comment wasn’t exactly civil. Thanks for being a decent human being.
It’s a little weird at first but you very quickly get used to it, it’s now to the point that when I’m forced to use toilet paper that is now weird and uncomfortable. I have a fancier bidet that has a drying function which is essentially just a miniature hair dryer pointed at your ass but when I’m in a hurry I literally just use a hand towel.
Butt towels are surprisingly common for bidet users because you’re literally just drying water, the bidet has fucking power blasted any sign of shit away so the towel will never get any marks or streaks on it
Wow interesting. TIL that some people prefer pressure washing their ass hole, instead of wiping.
I will say though that I’m convinced the toilet paper at my work is actually 1000 grit sand paper. It’s a bit of a miserable experience so I can see why a bidet is preferred at times.
Edit: Allow me to rephrase. As someone who’s never seen this show, never read the manga, knows none of the characters or plot points or literally anything else about the intellectual property of Naruto (it is Naruto, right?): what
So there’s this guy Orochimaru who does fucked up experiments on people he keeps in cages against their will, mostly children. Real body horror human centipede type stuff.
He becomes of the good guys and everyone is glad to be his friend. The other Mengele is his protege/sucessor
This leaves out the part where they are actually useful to the Leaf. Orochimaru even goes on to reconstruct the Hashirama plant thing and Kabuto fosters Not-Uchihas.
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