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[โ€“] cabbage@piefed.social 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I switched to Qobuz and I like it much more than I liked Spotify. Only real complaint is having to use their web client in Linux.

I don't stream, but I'm thinking of learning how to use torrents. More ethical than Apple or Amazon.

I had to fix some iCloud stuff for an ex, it was an absolute nightmare to deal with. I guess mileage varies. I couldn't be happier with Nextcloud.

That said, I'm happy there are people who don't want to sacrifice comfort on here. That's a really good sign.

[โ€“] FatLegTed@piefed.social 1 points 4 days ago

'I switched to Qobuz and I like it much more than I liked Spotify.' The sound quality was the best of the lot but like I say, the choice just wasn't there.

And I never had a problem with iCloud. I had a mac.com email address from when they were first avail. I hadn't use anything Mac since 2014 and when I picked up a used iPhone SE, everything was there when I logged in. iCloud is now avail online and all my old docs and pictures were there. All my iTunes music.

Horses for course I suppose - Never thought Tim Cook would bend the knee though :-(