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Hi Brandon,

I'm hoping you can help me make some decisions today. I don't carry a mobile phone routinely and only keep it for emergency or when I need a 2FA for an account. Otherwise, I have it turned off or in airplane mode, and I currently have an old iP 6s (I think that's what it is, anyway. It's a hand-me-down...) The wireless signals make me unwell, everything from making my teeth and nose numb to causing loud screeching in my ears to decreasing my thyroid function over the long term (which I found out when I eliminated wireless (as much as possible) from my environment and my innate thyroid came roaring back from previously requiring large doses of thyroid hormone medication to suddenly only needing a small fraction of that).

I read in one of your post recently that NOT carrying a mobile device can put one at risk of getting hacked. I just had to even look up what a Pixel phone is...believe it or not. As loathe as I would be to have an OS named Graphene, I am open to potentially purchasing a new phone. Would a Pixel 6 be a good choice? Not wanting to spend a lot, and still wouldn't want to carry it around in active mode due to the ill health effects I get from the radiation...also, is buying from Amzn a bad idea? Not really trusting them (or anyone else) right now...especially with what I've heard about them having massive DNA databases and potentially having nefarious intentions involving hacking.

Also, I had a computer crash a few days ago due to an update that didn't go through properly and had to reinstall windows, so I am looking for a new laptop before my old one totally fails. I am looking at either an Acer Predator or a used Panasonic Toughbook. I use ethernet connection and want an ethernet port as opposed to using an adapter which I have been for the past 4 years. Was trying to find a laptop not made in CH and that is a tall order. Toughbook made in Japan but leery of a "renewed" device and can't really afford to buy a new one. Also wondering about the GPS apparently built into some of them...does that emit radiation or is it just a receiver? Do you have any recommendations? The Acer is on sale right now (@Bst Buy), ending tomorrow. Again, not wanting to spend a lot.

Thanks so much for your help!

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Leon's avatar

Hello, Brandon;

This is very important article. For Android Users with a pixel phone you recommend Utilizing GrapheneOS; can you recommend something for other Android (Samsung phone) Users. Thanks.

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