I noticed that the computer was magnetic and played with magnets around it. The hard drive was totally wiped. Now my parents could have reinstalled the operating system but they just got a new computer instead.

Be sure to remember to Activate Linux after a motherboard switch!

Like others have said, the community aspect of Lemmy allows me to follow things I enjoy, not people who may or may not post something I like. Additionally, even a simple algorithm that sorts content based on perceived relevancy makes it so I can see the stuff I want to see first (though someone did point out that that isn't entirely fair, but the "New" sort does provide that experience).

Are you using the AUR? The package will probably just get orphaned or the upstream will change to a duplicate repo. I don't see Yuzu or Citra going anywhere considering they are open source.

An "industry standard" that Google seems to have complete control over. Sound like another failed Google messaging app.

But please don't give unsolicited advice about Linux. No one wants that.

The West has fallen /s

No one is forcing you to use another app store. I'm sure the operating system will also allow you to turn off apps from unknown sources just like Android. More options for other people is not a bad thing. People paid for the device, they should be able to use it however they wish.

Knowing GM they will lobby to ban Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

I think what's more convenient about an air fryer is that it is smaller than a convection oven. It's the next generation of toaster oven.

When will any of these companies realize that they need to leave forever?

Probably because it is stupid simple to escape their ecosystem just by sideloading apps. They want to lock you down with their own OS.