Some links to check out if you are interested in learning more about Meshtastic. Easy to use, cheap, open source method of communication when the grid goes down or there is no cell phone service. Official Meshtastic site: https://meshtastic.org Documentation: https://meshtastic.org/docs/introduction/ Cheap Meshtastic devices:SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E SenseCAP MeshTracker X1 (upgrade to T1000-E) Mac/iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch App:ContinueContinue reading “Meshtastic Links”
Category Archives: Android
Why RCS Messaging on Android is a Mess
Because the modern world runs on three different layers that don’t talk nicely to each other: technology standards, carrier politics, and Apple’s walled-garden pragmatism. Let’s untangle it. First, what RCS actually is. RCS stands for Rich Communication Services. It’s basically “SMS 2.0.” Instead of old-school 160-character text messages bouncing through carrier SMS servers, RCS usesContinueContinue reading “Why RCS Messaging on Android is a Mess”
iMessage vs WhatsApp, Signal Anyone?
Jet lagged, 24 hours to Dubai After 24 hours of recycled airplane air and ‘gourmet’ meals, I’ve landed in Dubai, jet lagged and still awake. And still trying to figure out how to message people from halfway across the planet without funding another billionaire’s moon base. I belong to a cult of about 30 friendsContinueContinue reading “iMessage vs WhatsApp, Signal Anyone?”
Android vs iOS
I just spent a week forcing myself to use the Pixel 10 Pro and honestly, I couldn’t wait to get my new iPhone 17 Pro. Tech reviewers hype up Android flagships every year, but they gloss over the little quality-of-life annoyances that, day-to-day, really add up. After a week on “pure” Android, I now getContinueContinue reading “Android vs iOS”
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