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Same, too many clocks, all getting out of sync, and some on power strips that get turned off periodically.
I was thinking something on those lines the other day. We like to say that Linux revives old computers, and I wouldn't for a second consider putting Windows back on them, but I also have a case of hardware support so close, yet so far. I've two old laptops with nvidia chips from before the days of Optimus switiching, so you are forced to use the dGPU. Believe me, I wasted a whole weekend trying to make them use only integrated graphics. It was fine while they were supported under the proprietary nvidia driver, but as soon as support ended, nouveau became the only option and it absolutely crippled 3D performance, even on very old titles. Meanwhile, Windows still supports the old 340 driver needed for those graphics chips.
Mostly comes down to hardware vendors not bothering with Linux support and open-source in general. Which leaves support for affected devices down to volunteers having time to reverse-engineer a driver from scratch. To be clear, I don't blame nouveau at all. It must have been a ton of work to even get the nouveau driver to its current state.
Do you use a physical SIM? I'm fairly sure any carrier-unlocked phone will also work with your Tracfone service if you move the SIM over. You'll need to find a way unlock the bootloader before rooting, uninstalling system apps, or installing any custom ROM. That will be difficult with retail Tracfone phones since they are decently locked down.
If you're on a budget too small for a Google Pixel, I'd suggest looking at the LineageOS compatibility list and finding a carrier-unlocked unit you like. If for some reason you must use a phone you can buy from Walmart, take a look at Universal Android Debloater to disable some of the pre-installed bloat and the Rethink DNS firewall to block internet traffic to the stuff you can't remove.
I have heard those terms in the past, albeit not too often
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Back in the early 2010s, I bought a new PC with Windows 8 on it. Hated the way it looked and the way it worked. I wanted my Start menu and Aero and Classic themes back. Led me to learning about Linux. But uxTheme and Classic Shell kept me happy for a couple more years.
Then I got a laptop with Windows 10. Felt my heart rate spike as I went through the settings and found out how much more hostile to user choice and privacy Microsoft had become. When the semi-annual updates kept undoing all my hard work debloating Windows, I decided it was time to begin using Linux in earnest.
At first, I had a dual-boot setup and jumped around between Ubuntu, Deepin, Arch, etc. Found myself booting into the Windows partition less than once a month, at which point I moved it out onto its own drive. Distro-hopping went on for about a year, after which I decided that Debian met all of my needs. Continued DE-hopping for about another year until settling on XFCE with Chicago95. Brought me enough joy to make a standardized setup in a VM, which I have since cloned to all of my computers except for the Windows laptop I keep around for work.
Mixed bag. I'm lucky enough that most of my work can be done on a Linux machine. Workplace does require us to bring our own devices, but the policy is extremely lax, no need to install any monitoring software or the like. Which lets me have a Linux desktop chilling on my desk.
But I do have to keep a laptop with Windows around. We sometimes have to work with overcomplicated Office documents that break on alternatives like LibreOffice or the occasional piece of proprietary software that needs direct USB access, which Wine cannot yet provide.
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It's definitely one of the ways I fidget when alone.
I don't know if it's related, but my problem is that sometimes I think my head is upright but it ends up being tilted a bit in photos.
A luxury car complete with touchscreens, back when a touchscreen was magical and revolutionary. Car maintenance and privacy concerns have taught me to love the very opposite, a 90s Chevy.
My uncle has worked many years in IT and sometimes lectures me on digital privacy and security. But I got a glimpse of his phones and computers, it was disappointing. Bogus security apps and optimizations and a refusal to update Windows. Probably different situation with OP's father, but quite emphasizes the importance of continuing education.
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In my opinion, the reward for rooting LineageOS is pretty limited for having to risk one of the more important aspects of the Android security model, since the base system is already decently clean. If you want to go the extra mile, you could try installing the LeOS GSI, which strips out the remaining pings to Google servers (see LineageOS column of the table).
Definitely double check if the build you use has anything weird configured, but modern LineageOS (and Android in general) should already have good encryption by default. Not sure if LineageOS already has a way to toggle per-app network access, but if not, take a look at RethinkDNS, does a fine job without root.
Not much you can do about the unlocked bootloader, but as long as you aren't being targeted by some agency, sticking to trusted sources like F-Droid for apps will go a long way. I have a similar approach with two phones and minimal personal data stored on each, so I'd personally approve of those elements.
Faraday cage might be of interest with regard to the iPhone since those can still function as their own AirTags even when powered off. But modern phones are surprisingly sensitive to signals so the slightest imperfection, especially in cheap Faraday bags, could give you away. While you're at it, make a threat model to see if Faraday cages are necessary for your needs.