I like CalyxOS for my threat profile, I recommend the OS for people who want to have more control over their personal data and how its shared.
In order to share the VPN on non-CalyxOS android you'd have to root AFAIK, and rooting introduces a threat vector for bad actors to abuse if you're Trying to avoid being hacked / being spied on (if you need to hide from the gov't or people who abuse vulnerabilities)
If a kid is working with a 600mhz CPU in 2025, what can they realistically do with that Chromebook other than figure out how to get past a firewall? I remember 2nd hand stories of kids bringing in USBs with cracked minecraft or quake, or screwing around with windows themeing and other nonsense. Now, thats gone. You get a browser, and a file manager. No themes, sometimes no access to even change the wallpaper, all in googles little sandbox. I think this post is somewhat accurate but leaves out the role iPhones play in tech ilitteracy
Its not mentioned but I prefer Calyx. Its got better networking features (being able to share your VPN over hotspot and between profiles is a big one for me), and I prefer MicroG (FLOSS) over Sandboxed Play Services (Proprietary). + The calyx devs are generally just really pleasant to talk to. Calyx works on Pixels, Fairphones, a few Motos and sometimes other devices if they can have their bootloader relocked.
Like, don't get me wrong I understand downloading youtube videos isnt piracy but, you're getting around the ads, which are a form of payment. Just seems off to me for this to be the hill you crash out on.
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