Why is Google TV so locked down now

So my android tv box that I've had for years stopped working so i ordered another and then everyone said no no no get the Onn and if be able to put all my apps on it. So I bought one.

Couldn't even get chrome on Google TV framework.

It picked and chose what apps i could have. (Yes i enabled unknown sources, opened developers options, turned off play protect.)

Needless to say I returned it.

If i wanted a walled garden of have just got apple or now fire TV.

Whatever happened to being able to put the TV and movie apps we want easily onto our android boxes?

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u/brenmn2009 — 13 days ago

Has anyone had books just

Has anyone had books just disappear. I'm talking most of my 100+ library? The cover remains but when I click on it I get this?

u/brenmn2009 — 25 days ago

Own 2 Micros but..

I've had these guys for s couple of months and I'm so confused.

They came to me looking like 2 tiny potatoes. Which I had never seen before and didn't expect

Anyways 1 knew exactly which end to plant down because there was the start of a tiny bloom but the other 1 had nothing and absolutely no indication of which end to plant.

So i was wondering if you all could maybe help me figure it out?

u/brenmn2009 — 29 days ago

Hi 👋 this old lady needs to replace her Android TV box

Will I be able to add whatever apps i want for TV?

Some of these streaming devices have cracked down and blocked things.

So i need something with no app restrictions.

Thanks

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u/brenmn2009 — 1 month ago

First time orchid owner

I was wondering about 4 of my orchids who were in spike when I received them. Now the flowers are done and the spike remains turning brown. Should I be doing anything with it?

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u/brenmn2009 — 1 month ago
▲ 0 r/Widow

To the immature ones who tattle taled..grow up

You aren't always going to like what others say sometimes as adults were supposed to understand that but no you just want the words you want.

You can keep this group.

I'm above all that.

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u/brenmn2009 — 1 month ago

So I'm fairly new to orchids.

I have to have mini orchids because of space constraints.

So I've ordered minis and well let's just say they don't seem that small at all.

The 1st set I got was definitely minis but after that they were from a little bigger to no way was it a mini.

Is there no standard? Are there particular types that are smallest?

I'd appreciate any feedback please.

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u/brenmn2009 — 1 month ago

New orchids routed

So i received 3 orchids in a legal size envelope.

They were supposed to be minis but they were huge. When i opened the bag there was a horrible stench.

Majority of the roots are rotten and the one looks like they were just cut off.

I opened a flipped over leaf and was overwhelmed by the stench. It was oozing or had been oozing for awhile.

It just went from bag to worse.

I have contacted the Seller but i wanted you guys to see this to tell me if I'm right. I'm new to orchids but haven't learned a lot.

Here's some pics. If they're at all I'm sorry. I have tremors and sometimes that can make it more difficult.

u/brenmn2009 — 2 months ago
▲ 26 r/labubu

Whether it's the best place to find labubu?

I am a disabled senior and I'm fascinated by the labubus I've seen but i have no idea where i could get one.

I have no one anymore so I thought maybe 1 or 2 would lift my spirits a bit.

Where can i find them?

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u/brenmn2009 — 2 months ago

Has anyone else's iPad Mini stopped charging?

My iPad Mini 6 is not charging.

I've gently blown out the charging port and also wiped off charging cords( they weren't dirty or even dusty but I want to cover every possibility. I also tried different cords and it didn't respond or go into charge mode on any of the 4. Also checked the surge protector.

These cords work for my phone, watch charger, and ear buds.

I am homebound and there are no Apple stores anywhere near here at all.

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u/brenmn2009 — 2 months ago
▲ 71 r/Adenium

My newest addition.

He's a Adenium Hybrid Wang Na Ray x Jao la Bird DD .

u/brenmn2009 — 2 months ago

Screen keeps going black

For the last couple of days my Echo Slow 11 will go completely black screen at first just at night and now it's still black.

Anyone heard of this?

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u/brenmn2009 — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/alexa

Screen keeps going black

For the last couple of days my Echo Slow 11 will go completely black screen at first just at night and now it's still black.

Anyone heard of this?

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u/brenmn2009 — 2 months ago

First time Orchid owner

Hi

I'm getting my 1st Orchid in a few days. They are Mini Phalalaenopsis Moth plants.

I'd like some tips please.

Like what substrate do you use? I don't want to use all moss as I think it by itself will hold too much water and I know that can be deadly.

What about pots?

Do you water Orchids from the top or do you submerge their pot or is either fine?

What stakes and clips or tape do you use to secure plant to stakes?

Since these are minis I'm going to guess that just regular stakes and clips would be much too large?

Also where have any of you had luck finding shorter stakes? I'm only finding really tall ones that would look ridiculous.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Any tips would be very helpful to this old lady who loves her plants because they're all she has.

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u/brenmn2009 — 3 months ago
▲ 12 r/Lithops

New Babies

These are my newest that arrived today.

That one is huge!

u/brenmn2009 — 3 months ago

Substrate ok?

Just wondering if my substrate is ok. There is zero soil.

u/brenmn2009 — 3 months ago

Ready for a pot?

1st time Alocasia Mom and I'm not sure when to tradition her over to a pot or wait longer?

She spends lots of time with her top cup off and enjoys the grow light.

u/brenmn2009 — 3 months ago

Added to my collection.

Are there any in here that should not be soaked? I killed a medusa by soaking it so I don't want to make the same mistake. 1 of them has pups and a couple of others are clumping.

Thought? Ideas? Advise?

u/brenmn2009 — 4 months ago

So I was told that soil wasn't good for Lithops

So I was told soil isn't good for Lithops. That I should use a mix of bark perlite and sand.

Then I was told no just put them in gravely sand.

Well I did that and my Lithops literally scrunched themselves down in it where I can barely see their tops.

What is the actual truth? I'm so confused. I want to do this right but I keep hearing different things.

Please help

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u/brenmn2009 — 4 months ago

How close together do Lithops

How close do Lithops like to be to each other?

I'm trying to figure out how many I can have.

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u/brenmn2009 — 4 months ago