Previous software list dedicated specifically to [Android 8] . I decided not to touch the previous app list to keep the chronology intact. This will be a modern list, specifically related to Android 16. I’m forced to use the stock version of Android because I need a decent camera phone like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. I can’t install non-stock firmware, as it would break the camera functionality, which is mandatory for me.

We have just half a year left before Android turns into a locked-down piece of sh#t. We’ll no longer be allowed to install third-party apps, only those approved by google. It is crystal clear that they want to own your device in every possible sense. I don’t believe in protests because there is one basic rule in life: WHOEVER HAS MORE MONEY AND POWER WILL INEVITABLY WIN Here’s a [link] to some form of resistance against this corporate blasphemy.

UPDATED ON: 2023-08-01 Chromium v117 [already ported] to Windows 7 Although I’m completely uninterested in google browser and it’s siblings you have to know that there is a way to run current chromium version in Windows 7 environment, despite of all [mumblings] that 109 is the very last version to run on Windows 7. Backported version of chromium 112 called [CatsXP] available at your disposal. Also, there are [other solutions] on how to run version 110 and most recent 109 build intended for Windows Server 2012.

I think that any sane person would like to break free from dependencies of big corps and … No-no-no, no political rant will happen here today, so stay cool. It’s just a small guide on how to make your Hugo-based site to load faster and do as little external queries as possible. Here is a classic situation when you load badly designed site. Output of [uMatrix] plugin just for better representation.

Stop using mainstream operating systems like Windows 11/10/8.1, modern Linux, like Ubuntu or modern MacOS versions. On mobile Android 14/13/12/11/10/9/8.1 are prohibited because they use neural networks to profile your device and dial back to “home” to dump your personal data and preferences. iOS from very beginning was very phony platform. My personal choices are Windows 7 for desktop and Android 8.0 for mobile. These two cover my digital needs fully, no restrictions whatsoever.

I recommend you to use alternative search engines like [Searx.me] or [Duckduckgo] not because g is mining your data and then resells it to marketing agencies for targeted ads, but because if you say something restricted or will be “lucky” to be banned by their anti-spam bot you can lose access to your data forever. Three years ago i had YT channel with [tracker music] where i posted stuff almost daily, also i had [trackers database] hosted on their blogger platform.