Not just as in Lemmy, but as in general.
I use the mobile versions instead of apps, largely because it’s easier to block ads and better for one’s privacy.
I hate using apps for things that could be websites, to the point that I don’t use certain kinds of services that are app-only (e.g. e-scooter rentals).
Desktop websites. Mobile sites are just garbage.
Hmm, a smartphone screen is quite small to use a desktop site comfortably.
Sometimes you just have to, though. A lot of mobile sites are incredibly watered down and try to tell you that you need to use the app to do any basic function, but then the desktop site lets you do it without issue.
But the phone version of the site is so stripped down and babby friendly to the point of unusability. My favorite are the sites that don’t give you the function you need on the mobile site, but don’t let you switch to the desktop view.
I wonder if they meant they use desktop sites on the desktop.
I know I have almost completely cut out cell phone use by way of doing everything on desktop. Even texting and calling with Google fi I do on my desktop via their web app. The less I need my phone for when I’m at home the better.
Texting on a computer reminds me of the free 10 SMS messages one could use with ICQ in the early 2000’s.
Good times.
I did that… In 2011 or something, when not every website had a mobile UI… I personally don’t recommend it, in fact I’d dare to say this played a big role in the web forums to die… To not adapt properly for the tiny screens at the required time.
Websites wherever possible.
I will fight the dark patterns trying to manipulate me into using the app also.
If I cannot do anything without the app I will not use said service.
Something I use infrequently: website 10/10 times
It’s only if I use something almost daily that I’ll install an app for it.
