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[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

When I mentioned that the Samsung operating system was more robust, I was just referring to the last four phones that were Samsung for me and, like you mentioned in another comment, rock solid. Right now my OnePlus 13 is the first OnePlus phone I've owned.

Having said that, I've had way more glitches on a Samsung phone. Obviously I've owned Samsung phones for the last 10 years.

Yesterday the only glitch that I've ever seen happened on my OP, but it wasn't big. I just couldn't get on the internet because my VPN wasn't recognized. It did require me to restart my phone; the settings weren't recognized for some reason, but everything was up and working perfectly afterward.

The Samsung Galaxy has a very fleshed-out operating system with a lot of proprietary apps and add-ons that can be quite overwhelming.

My OnePlus is fairly bare-bones, to be honest, and I have it configured this way. I like the operating system, although I have modified some settings to have it perform much like I remember my Galaxy, just because of what I'm used to.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Perhaps an antitrust case is in the pipeline, echoes here of Microsoft's fight to keep its Internet Explorer monopoly it once had with Windows.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Coming from a Galaxy S21 (because of the green line problem/bug they have on their screens these days) and now using a OnePlus 13, I can say that there are definitely benefits to the OnePlus 13, some that override what was available in the Galaxy version. But to be totally honest, I think the Samsung Galaxy has a more robust operating system, fleshed out camera app, and of course a more populated ecosystem, accessories etc. You can find more things available for the Samsung phone.

Now that I'm using a OnePlus 13, I'm really enjoying the battery life, although I limit the charging to 80%, it's pretty insane. It is a much slimmer phone and lighter, The screen seems to be slightly better, although coming from the original Samsung S9 (I Have had Samsung's since the S7), I always thought that the s9 screen was in some way better than the S21.

I can't rave about the sound or speakers. It is snappy and fast to use and not glitchy, which is great. I'm not particularly excited about the AI compression and algorithms it uses with the photos, I've honestly been looking at the G-camera app to try to get a better option for taking pics.

One huge bonus over the Samsung is that it has the IP69 dust and water-resistant rating. I got really sick of plugging in my Samsung Galaxy and having it refused to charge because of moisture in the port.

Finally, after shutting down a lot of the bloatware, it's not as bloated as the Samsung ecosystem, and it's incredibly good value for money. I'd say I'm happy with the OnePlus 13.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Nice try Trump, you almost distracted us.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I know this community has always been maintained, and the articles posted by a bot, but it'd be nice if said bot could give a short description or summary of the link.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

This has been happening all weekend, I use a vpn and often change servers to get something to play. But refreshing with patience and at times shutting down freetube then restarting has helped. It has been a huge pain lately for sure.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Yeah these squash bugs or vine borers, they lay their eggs on the stems and the undersides of the leaves, so we've been trying the soap approach. We are trying a solution of water and dish soap then spray it directly on the bugs. It's kind of laborious to be honest but as far as I know these insects breath through the skin and the soap coats the adults or eggs when sprayed.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

"In Australia, prices for pharmaceutical medicines are capped at $31.60 if listed on the PBS. A 2024 report by research organisation Rand found that US drug prices were, on average, about 370% higher than in Australia and 278% above the OECD average"

The American pharmaceutical system is broken. The U.S. spends significantly more on developing drugs than other developed nations, partly due to unfettered regulation. This spending is attributed to exploitative capitalism and a lack of price controls. The fragmented nature of the U.S. healthcare system created this monster, and now these mega-corporations can't stop the "sugar high." It's total BS.

[–] Substance_P@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

The one I use is based on an amalgamation of Lydia's and Michael Chiarello's recipes although Lidia Bastianich's Sunday Bolognese is all you need. Milk is the key in my opinion, good wine and time.

https://theheatnyc.blogspot.com/2010/01/lidia-bastianichs-sunday-bolognese.html?m=1

 
 

Iran fired missiles Monday at a U.S. base in Qatar, according to multiple reports, defying President Donald Trump after he warned against Iranian retaliation for U.S. strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.

 
 
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/31683994

Fox News reports that Donald Trump may consider using nuclear weapons to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility

The U.S. military has reservations regarding the success of using a bunker-buster bomb, a non nuclear weapon, to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility, buried deep in a mountain. Two defense officials were reportedly briefed that only a tactical nuclear weapon could reach the facility.

 

Fox News reports that Donald Trump may consider using nuclear weapons to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility

The U.S. military has reservations regarding the success of using a bunker-buster bomb, a non nuclear weapon, to eliminate Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility, buried deep in a mountain. Two defense officials were reportedly briefed that only a tactical nuclear weapon could reach the facility.

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Rainy day Bibimbap (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Substance_P@lemmy.world to c/cooking@lemmy.world
 

Bibimbap made on a bed of jasmine rice, homemade pickled daikon & carrot, sautéed sesame soy bok chet and bok choi greens from the garden, home pickled radish, thinly sliced tenderloin marinated in a homemade ponzu sauce, home fermented hot pink kimchi, farm fresh fried egg with black sesame seeds, and our house aged fermented gochujang.

 

Law enforcement’s ability to track and profile political protestors has become increasingly multifaceted and technology driven. In this edition of Incognito Mode WIRED Senior Editor, Security & Investigations Andrew Couts and WIRED Senior Writer Lily Hay Newman discuss the technologies used by law enforcement that put citizens' privacy at risk—and how to avoid them.

 

As Mr. Musk entered President Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.

Archived version: https://archive.is/20250530130559/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/us/elon-musk-drugs-children-trump.html

 

Hundreds of international students in the US are getting an email from the US Department of State (DOS) asking them to self-deport owing to campus activism. Immigration attorneys’ contacted by TOI affirmed this development and added a few Indian students may also be at the receiving end of such emails – for something as innocuous as sharing a social media post.

It is not just international students who physically participated in campus activism but also those who shared or liked ‘anti-national’ posts that are the target of these emails, said an immigration attorney.

This crackdown is based on social-media reviews being conducted by DOS (which includes Consulate officials). Thus, even new student applications be it for an F (academic study visa), M (vocational study visa) or J (exchange visa) will also come under such social media scrutiny.

Applicants will be denied the opportunity to study in the US.

 

"The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief." By Jeffrey Goldberg and Shane Harris.

“In light of statements today from multiple administration officials, including before the Senate Intelligence Committee, that the information in the Signal chain about the Houthi strike is not classified, and that it does not contain ‘war plans,’ The Atlantic is considering publishing the entirety of the Signal chain.”

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https://archive.is/vnPIk

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