486: Goodbye, Google
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Chris ditches the iPhone and switches to GrapheneOS, a security and privacy-focused project that lets you take control back from Google.

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Links:

• Computer Chronicles - Intel 486) — In 1992, the big issue was - is it worth the money to upgrade my 386 PC to the new 486 chip? This program looks at the performance of the new Intel 486 and helps users decide.
• GrapheneOS) — The private and secure mobile operating system with Android app compatibility. Developed as a non-profit open source project.
• GrapheneOS: Supported Phones)
• GrapheneOS: Features Overview)
• Sandboxed Google Play overview for GrapheneOS)
• Lockscreen bypass fixed in November’s update - discovered by GrapheneOS in June)
• GrapheneOS on Twitter) — We independently discovered the Android lockscreen bypass fixed in Android's November security update while working on features like a duress PIN/password.
• A week with GrapheneOS exposed my over-reliance on Google)
• GrapheneOS Initial Impressions)
• Banking Applications Compatibility with GrapheneOS)
• HERE WeGo) — Maps & Navigation
• Fountain on Twitter) — More sats = higher signal⚡️📡
• Hot on Fountain)
• DAVx⁵) — CalDAV, CardDAV and WebDAV for Android
• Bitwarden: Top 10 Burning Questions on 2FA)
• n.eko) — A self hosted virtual browser that runs in docker and uses WebRTC.
• Install NVIDIA Drivers on Debian 11)
• deemix) — deemix is a barebone deezer downloader library built from the ashes of Deezloader Remix.
• lidarr-on-steroids)
• nostr) — The simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network once and for all.
• Pick: Upscaler) — Upscale and enhance images.
• Frog by Tender Owl)
• Frog on Flathub)
• A Science Project) — “Make the 486 Great Again!”
• Linus Torvalds bids 486 Linux adieu) — It's been fun, but Linus Torvalds thinks it's time for 486 Linux to leave computers behind and go to museums.