I'm scared of the day we block ads by default. Sure the internet will briefly be a nicer looking domain.
But then sites will support themselves through alternative means, some better, some worse, than the ads we used to have.
And the ads we will still get, on or off the internet will be less informed of our behaviours, resorting to meta-tactics to grab our attention besides simply being relevant to our interests.
As much as I hate the way ads can be displayed to me, I like it when they're relevant to my interests, I like it when I can peruse a quality site that exists because of ad revenue. And I know that I can seek out the ability to block the more annoying ones.
If that's their response it's way off the mark. Google is a huge company and yes Android is one aspect of it that is wonderful and open. However the aspect being scrutinised by the EU is its search monopoly.
It's no defence to just hold up a shield of good behaviour within another realm of business.
Personally I'm torn on the actual issue anyhow. I'm trying to see why a private company like Google is bound to any degree of public duty on its own websites. Are search engines special domains where the owners can't advertise their own products above and beyond all others?
Yes Google have search dominance, but it's a free service, there should be no pressure on Google to weaken their self-advertising on a free platform. Instead the onus is on its competitors to offer compelling reasons for searchers to use their platforms over Google's.
It's the easy option to opt for retaliation. I'd advise against if only to keep your own principles strong. If you value openness, talk to them. If they cannot find a replacement during the two week timeframe then they may ask you to stay on longer. Use this as leverage for fairer pay during that period (unless you already have to move into your new job). If they do not offer more, then stick to your principles and leave. That is the fair and just way of handling them without weakening your own moral code. And finally, good luck!
Share option on my phone lists the push near the top.
Desktop notification through a Chrome extension gets them to my desktop.
Works the other way too.
So I can get texts, calendar events, links, pictures, everything to my Chrome. And then even reply to texts, or send links back to my phone from Chrome. Easy.
With the help of IFTTT I can even get smart notifications to both, like latest sales of interest to me.
Except caching a torrent like this still 'downloads' it, you're simply letting your computer clear it's cache soon after your done with the file. So no, you're not getting round any download issues here. Streaming is downloading.
Though this site is called 'Hacker' News, the word is being used to describe a person who applies techniques to make their lives and businesses better, and often in tech-related fields. There may be 'hackers' here, but they're here to read about big tech acquisitions, quaint projects on Github, marketing/SEO tips, and general tech news.
I am aware. And you can overlook this if you want too.
But if you or anyone out there by any chance can direct me to anywhere there's a realistic chance of me getting help from someone with the particular skillset I'm looking for, let me know!
But then sites will support themselves through alternative means, some better, some worse, than the ads we used to have.
And the ads we will still get, on or off the internet will be less informed of our behaviours, resorting to meta-tactics to grab our attention besides simply being relevant to our interests.
As much as I hate the way ads can be displayed to me, I like it when they're relevant to my interests, I like it when I can peruse a quality site that exists because of ad revenue. And I know that I can seek out the ability to block the more annoying ones.