#1 reason I stick with PCs. Apple deciding that it knows best and deciding how users get to use their machines thanks to the Apple walled garden.
Windows would like to catch up, but thankfully you’re still free to completely break it if you want.
No negative affects. It operates like any cellular/wifi connection.
PiHole with a VPN on the phone that connects to the LAN with the pihole, so far fewer ads.
And better than putting more plastic in the dirt.
FWIW I bought similar AA and triple-A of this brand to replace regular alkaline batteries my kids use in their VR controllers. It was getting expensive with the disposables, so I decided to try rechargeable batteries even though I’ve had poor luck with them in the past. This brand is doing really well and has paid for themselves handily in saved disposable batteries. Worth it not throwing more crap in the landfill, too.
Hatchbox seconded. They’re pretty consistent as far as quality goes. Unfortunately they don’t always have their full selection available.
Buy it or kill it. Every big corp ever.
I already do.