#android-operating system

[lorenzonuti]

Floating Stasis.

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[azadrithaanatheme]

As chosen by my beloved followers: ChellDOS

GLaDOS decides to get more personally involved in the testing. For purely rational Science Reasons. And maybe some security reasons. And no other reasons whatsoever. None. At all.

Chell is intrigued. And also deeply concerned. But mostly intrigued.

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[akarui-the-cicada-kisser-commie]

HELP 💔💔💔 I'M A STUPID DUMB DUMB 💔💔💔💔 I JUST LEARNED THAT ANDROID IS BUILT ON LINUX............... I FEEL BETRAYED!!!!!!!! FUCK YOU LINUX EAT SHIT FUCKING UGLY PENGUIN AND SUCK UP THE TARIFFS

[foodiegoogie]

im crying why is tumblr down on both my phones 😭😭😭😭

[mentalanguish]

with the launch of Windows 95 in the summer of 1995, Microsoft didn’t just transform the tech industry, it redefined how we interact with personal computing

anticipation skyrocketed in the months leading up to its release, fueled by a $300 million marketing campaign, midnight store openings, and nonstop TV ads

95’ set a new benchmark for operating systems with its sleek modern interface which included the recognizable Start menu and taskbar; making computers more approachable than ever before

the promise of a quicker, easier operating system sparked global excitement, making Windows 95 a cultural sensation before it even hit the shelves

[mightyquin628]

My GLaDOS design for a thing I'm doing

[captsalazoo]

Android in a hand sized device : Six apps, ten browser tabs, and a dozen other subtasks running all at the same time ? Right away, dear user ! Need anything else ?

Windows in a mini-fridge sized device : Two browser tabs **and** discord running at the same time ? Ooouuuuhh... my bones... they break under the weight of what you ask of me cruel user ! Ooouuhh... the pain !

[lies-i-just-made-up]

Being bashed with a computer running any operating system will hurt but often in different ways:

Mint; feels like getting iced

Windows; turns out broken glass tastes a lot like blood

Mac; fruit can be surprisingly painful

Kali; bruses aren't the worst result of a dragon attack

Android; Arnold may be old, but he still hits hard

Ubuntu; orange flavour is really just acid in the wound

mint hurts because why

There are four main types of painful food:

Menthol (Mint): Feels cold

Capsaicin (Pepper): Feels hot

Carbonation: Feels fizzly

Alcohol: Feels like stinging

These foods all existed in balance, until the carbonation attacked.

[wallpapers4screen]

[jonahbananah]

Remember when wallpapers made you feel refreshed? Circa 2007 times and it was lit. Let’s bring it back. Here’s one to start and more to come. Let’s feel refreshed!

Original, 2025

[youthchronical]

How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)

Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s mental health, many adults may also benefit. Even if you aren’t ready for a full digital detox (where you severely reduce your smartphone use or even take a week offline), small adjustments to your daily…

[procrastiel]

Ok, now that you wiped away your tears of laughter, here’s how you can change your web browser and search engine:

- download one of the browsers that put privacy and security first. Here’s a great list. Examples include: Brave, Mozilla Firefox, and for more advanced users: Tor, Ungoogled

- use a VPN. There’s free and paid options.

- change your default search engine to something other than Google. Your online traffic matters. Which websites you load matters. Think of your time and clicks as online currency. Ecosia is a great Bing/Microsoft based search engine that also plants trees with every search! And it gives great results. Another one is DuckDuckGo. Here’s a list of alternative search engines.

Hot tip: the operating systems also collect data whenever you use an online keyboard (and suggested text). Don’t want them to know what you’re typing? You can download a free privacy keyboard for Android (haven’t found one for iOS yet but Apple says the data is stored on device only. Let’s hope so🤞).

Another idea for advanced users: operating systems (such as macOS and Windows) still collect tons of data about you, and cost money if you want to install them on a 2nd hand device, for example. You can use operating systems that are completely free, open-source and user-friendly, such as Ubuntu.

Now go and roam the internet, be free, and donate to open-source programs if you can 😘

[primrosebitch]

I can't believe that most of the android companies also got rid of the headphone jack after apple did, the absolute betrayal when i realized that was immense.

[match-your-steps]

not to keep ragging on apple users but I've really just realized that I'm not really sure they realize android is an OS and not a UI, unlike apple, which has both a standardized OS and UI. android phones harrrdly ever look the same. do apple users not know this? brought to you by my (apple user) ux design professor including android in her casual list of phone UI systems (after apple and google)

[mikestek]

Android vs iOS - Which OS is right for you?

Over the years, the debate between Android and iOS has intensified, making it vital for you to understand the unique features each operating system offers. Android provides a wide range of devices with customizable options, while iOS boasts a seamless user experience and consistent updates. Your choice can impact everything from app availability to device performance. Whether you prioritize…