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What do you swear by? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Brand, thing, behavior, method, advice, mantra, etc.

I swear by Blackwing pencils.

Also, the 'two minute rule', which has really improved my life: "if it takes two minutes or less to do, just do it now; if it takes longer, schedule it." I've got untreated attention issues and it's very easy for me to notice something needing done, and overlook or procrastinate it because it seems inconvenient in the moment. Having a totally painless rule that forces me to acknowledge that thing I should pick up, that trash bag I should change, etc, or, to at least put on my calendar anything I mustn't forget in the long run has been great for me.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I fucking love ublock origin. It really pains me that I cannot use it on my ipad.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Try using Safari and an extension called “AdGuard”

It’s not the exact same, but it’s better than nothing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

AdGuard works well. Can recommend.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is Firefox not available for iPad? Cuz if it is you can install Ublock Origin on Firefox Mobile, too

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Apple has some insane policy where every browser on their mobile devices (iPhone and iPad) must run Safari's Webkit browser engine. So even though desktop and Android Firefox runs Quantum (including Mac OS), it's actually running Safari Webkit on iOS devices. The Safari Webkit engine doesn't have the option of running add-ons, much like your Safari browser.

Feel a little violated? I would feel that way, too. It's just one of the many fabulous ways Apple decides which angles of freedom you're allowed to have. If you don't want this, vote with your wallet on your next device. Money is the only motivating factor for Apple, it seems like.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I wonder how browsers like Orion work on IOS. You can install FF extensions like uBO and Privacy Badger on Orion.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Oh wow I had no idea! That's crazy! If only our legislators could recognize monopolies in tech like that. The inability to install your own desired browser without Apple seems like they have a monopoly on iOS browsers...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you so much for bringing Orion to my attention! I have installed a few Firefox extensions to test it out. 👌

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah i might buy an android tablet if my ipad breaks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

While I agree that forcing an engine is really terrible, as a browser dev you do get the ability to do things with the web view. So in theory your browser could support addons. I think. Also isn't the EU kinda talking about this? Or am I misremembering