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The Not-So-Pretty Side of Big Tech

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Most of us grow up thinking that the things we buy and store online are ours. Games, apps, files, even the email addresses tied to our names. But big tech companies like Microsoft remind us that nothing in their ecosystem really belongs to us. Recently, Microsoft suspended my Outlook account. They claimed that my OneDrive contained “child porn.”  Let me be clear: I download adult videos from the open web. I am not a pedophile. Yet Microsoft’s algorithms, terms of service, and opaque enforcement systems flagged my content as illegal, locked me out of my account, and informed me that I cannot appeal for six months. When you use Microsoft services, you’re not really buying a product; you’re renting access. Their terms give them permission to scan files on your computer, in your cloud storage, and across your account. The moment something doesn’t fit their rules, they can revoke everything: your email, your purchased games, even the apps you’ve paid for. Microsoft’s policy is blun...
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Mobile Apps for September 2023

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Welcome to the June 2023 edition of our monthly newsletter, where we recommend the best mobile apps for your device. This month, we've got a great selection of apps for productivity, gaming, and entertainment.


Productivity


ChatGPT


OpenAI’s latest advancements at your fingertips.

This official app is free, but it's possible to subscribe to ChatGPT plus via in-app purchase. It syncs your history across devices, and brings you the newest model improvements from OpenAI.




iOS 


Google Home 






Set up, manage and control your Google Nest, Google Wifi, Google Home and Chromecast devices, plus thousands of compatible connected home products like lights, cameras, thermostats and more – all from the Google Home app.




Gaming



A graphical and themeable emulator front-end that allows you to access all your favorite games in one place, even without a keyboard!




You’re moving with your best friend to the city of Kredon, home to some of the best schools and universities in the country, to continue your studies. However, in Kredon, there’s only one thing everyone talks about: ETERNUM—the virtual, hyper-reality MMORPG game released a few years ago that revolutionized the world of technology.



Entertainment


Tubi






Dive into rabbit holes of 50K+ movies, series and live TV, with 3X fewer ads than cable, but 100% free, 100% of the time. No paywall, ever. And no subscription or credit card required.




Google TV 






Find what to watch next

Browse movies and TV episodes from across your streaming apps, all in one place and organized into topics and genres. Discover new things with recommendations based on what you love and what’s trending across the services you already have access to. Search for titles to see which apps are streaming them.




Root access 


Franco kernel manager


Franco Kernel Manager it's a complete toolbox for all devices with a rich feature set aimed for ease of use to supercharge your kernel! From the less knowledgeable, to the most expert user, it combines everything you need to manage, tweak and empower your device.




Health and Fitness


MyNetDiary 


Android 


iOS 


Fast, intuitive, user friendly

I have tried other calorie tracking programs over the years and this app is by far the best I've come across. I highly recommend it. The free version is very good and I am now enjoying the extra functions through a paid subscription.


Ranked #1 in Best Calorie Counter Apps of 2022 by Forbes Health, ahead of all other diet apps.




Life Cycle 


iOS


Life Cycle automatically keeps track of your time and presents your life sorted into slices. It shows you your daily activities, places you go, and who you spend time with. Life Cycle weekly journal provides personalized insights and clarity to your week passed. Start each week with a look back. Remember where you’ve been and vision where you’re going.




Rocky.ai


Daily Mindset Coaching

Rocky listens and interjects questions to guide you in achieving your best self.
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Reflect on your day and strengthen your mindset with your daily self-care app.

In your daily reflection, your contribution can either be inspired by Rocky or you can share directly your thoughts.




Emulators and ROMs etc




eXoDOS is an attempt to catalog, obtain, and make playable every game developed for the DOS and PC Booter platform. We strive to find original media rather than using scene rips or hacks. This collection uses DOSBox to allow these older games to play on modern systems. Games supported by ScummVM give the user a choice between emulators

"And anything account I do own can be taken away, so nothing belongs to me."

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