I figured this may lead to an interesting discussion in the comments.
How has your use of Technology changed in the past year? I’ll start.
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Due to the rise of streaming services and Sony/discovery removing content from libraries, I downloaded all my iTunes purchases onto a 2TB SSD (which I’ll soon need to get another).
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Like many, I’ve stopped using Reddit outside of Google search.
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I’ve reduced my subscriptions to just two. (Apple One and Google One)
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I’ve purchased DVDs/Blu rays of my favorite uncensored shows (Family Guy and American Dad) and ripped them and watch them through Cloud storage (Google Drive via Infuse for Apple platforms, and Kodi for Windows)(I’ve also purchased MakeMKV just because it is so damn useful)
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I’ve used Google App Scripts to bypass some Gmail limitations to make filters that I otherwise couldn’t. For instance, in Outlook.com, you can block email addresses and domains before you have ever gotten an email from them. In Gmail, you can’t. The best you can do is create a filter that deletes them. In my case, I’ve created a Google App Script that runs every hour and looks for (@.mil) domain emails and marks them as spam. (I am in college, and I fucking hate that they give my email to recruiters.)
Netflix’s decision to shut down its DVD service marks the end of an era for the DVD industry, signaling a major shift toward digital streaming as the dominant mode of entertainment consumption. This move will likely accelerate the decline of physical media, as fewer consumers rely on DVDs for their viewing needs. However, it also opens up opportunities for DVD to MP4 conversion services, as many users may want to digitize their existing DVD collections for easier access and storage on modern devices. With the right tools or software, converting DVDs to MP4 can preserve personal libraries while adapting to the digital-first landscape. This transition underscores the importance of staying flexible in a rapidly evolving media environment.