This question comes up sometimes from users needing to transfer thing from Windows formatted drives.
https://www.makeuseof.com/mount-ntfs-windows-drives-in-linux/
https://www.makeuseof.com/mount-ntfs-windows-drives-in-linux/
MUO
How to Mount and Access Windows NTFS Drives in Linux
Windows drives aren't mounted automatically when you log in on Linux. But that doesn't mean you can't access those NTFS drives at all.
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Still have an iPod? Here's how Linux can help it.
https://www.maketecheasier.com/untether-your-ipod-from-itunes-with-rockbox/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/untether-your-ipod-from-itunes-with-rockbox/
Make Tech Easier
How to Revive Your iPod with Rockbox in Linux - Make Tech Easier
The original iPod is the music player of the early 2000s. Learn how you can still make this old hardware sing by installing Rockbox today.
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Looking to degoogle a phone? These tools are a must have to complete the process here is how to install them.
https://www.fosslinux.com/25170/how-to-install-and-setup-adb-tools-on-linux.htm
https://www.fosslinux.com/25170/how-to-install-and-setup-adb-tools-on-linux.htm
FOSS Linux
Install and Setup ADB Tools on Linux (2026)
Learn how to install and configure Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on Ubuntu and Debian Linux. Sarah L. covers repository and binary installs, UDEV rules, RSA key handshake, wireless debugging pairing,...
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If you carry your phone in a pocket or purse there is always the chance of getting something in the charging port.
https://www.howtogeek.com/806507/why-wont-my-phone-charge/
https://www.howtogeek.com/806507/why-wont-my-phone-charge/
How-To Geek
Why Won’t My Phone Charge? 5 Fixes to Try
Is your iPhone or Android smartphone not charging when you plug it in? Worried it might be the end for your beloved gadget? Run through our checklist of troubleshooting tips to get to the bottom of the issue.
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In a move to allow the editing and deletion of sent texts the company probably has not fully researched or care enough about potential ways this could be abused.
https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-just-killed-damn-you-autocorrect-with-ios-16
https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-just-killed-damn-you-autocorrect-with-ios-16
TechRadar
Apple just killed 'Damn you, Autocorrect' with iOS 16
iOS 16 is changing Messages and, perhaps, how we communicate…
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I think most of us would say no thanks to this intrusive new feature in Air Pods.
https://www.techradar.com/news/new-bluetooth-version-brings-airpods-like-audio-sharing-to-more-headphones
https://www.techradar.com/news/new-bluetooth-version-brings-airpods-like-audio-sharing-to-more-headphones
TechRadar
New Bluetooth version adds AirPods-like audio sharing to more headphones
Bluetooth Auracast means audio sharing from one device to multiple headphones, so people can listen together. Nice!
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Battery savers may help extend battery life let us know if there is any FOSS ones without trackers that you like.
https://www.fossmint.com/battery-saver-apps-for-android/
https://www.fossmint.com/battery-saver-apps-for-android/
FOSSMint: Everything About Linux and FOSS
15 Best Battery Saver Apps for Android Device in 2020
In today’s article, I have compiled a comprehensive list of the most reliable applications designed to help you preserve battery life on your Android device.
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When on standard android we do not think this actually works. In our channel history is a study that shows the phone collects more data when inactive or supposedly turned off. The only answer is to get rid of Google and Apple devices and use a degoogled or Linux phone.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/stop-google-android-listening/
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/stop-google-android-listening/
MUO
Your Phone Is Secretly Recording You: How to Stop Google From Listening
Is Google always listening on your phone? Here are the facts and how to stop Google from listening to you.
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For the software upgrade we recommend Linux. F*** Windows 11.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrades-will-improve-pc-performance/
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrades-will-improve-pc-performance/
MUO
Which PC Upgrades Will Improve Your Performance the Most?
Need a faster computer but aren't sure what you should upgrade on your PC? Follow our PC upgrade checklist to find out.
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A lot of people don't know that certain chemicals have abrasive or corrosive substances that can damage the touch screen on their phone.
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-clean-your-phone-screen/
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-clean-your-phone-screen/
XDA Developers
How to clean your phone screen
There's more than one way to clean your phone screen. In this article we cover how to get rid of grime but also how to kill germs.
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