For the last one, I don't think they have a choice. Since they effectively don't have democracy, you can't blame them since they are being forced by the regime. And it is hard to overthrow when the dictator is known to kill political competition.
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Congrats! : D
If you have time, maybe share the solution so future people can check and fix it themselves.
Hmmm... Can you type
systemctl --user status pipewire
Maybe try with kpipewire.
But also check audio in the kde settings maybe they got misconfigured.
try > sudo dnf reinstall pipewire-pulseaudio
Oh man... My stupid brain thought of Dusty from Planes...
I mean every device that connects to cell towers has an IMEI number. That can be used so that they can ban your device if necessary (eg someone stole it).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity
For number 4 since it is very useful in such situations: press Ctrl + Alt + one of the F keys (usually one of 3,4,5) And to go back it is usually one of 1,2,7,8
It saved my ass many times.
I really didnt think much when I sent this. I should remember next time so that I don't become the next target of the NSA
It's what the plants crave.
They are also for proof.