Thoughts on Windows 10 surveillance?

n4n0 · Aug 7, 2015

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I'm not surprised on the surveillance whether for government profiles, building of ad data, or for building a more "personalized experience." It is well known Windows isn't a secure operating system and while it's possible collection may of increased in scale, this isn't a new thing.

The collection bothers me, but outside of disabling features there's nothing I can really do and honestly, I doubt disabling features does all that much. If the collection bothered me enough, I would use linux, but I like the convenience of Mac and Windows (I'm also putting Windows 10 on my Macbook).

Pretty much, don't do anything on a Windows OS that you wouldn't be comfortable with Microsoft (and whoever they give the info to, *cough government and other companies) having. Now, I'm not really talking about your porn habits; but if you're trying to do anything along the lines of DNM (or anything of that nature),I would avoid Windows, download Tails on a USB, and use that to do other activities. Even if you're running a VPN and going through the likes of Tor, Windows isn't a secure OS.

I do not think any of this snooping really matters to your average person. As dumb as the "I don't have anything to hide" argument is (your privacy should be respected), there is a point. Average people do not care if their privacy is infringed upon.
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Well put.

I'm not too bothered by it, the most I do online that's illegal or that would illicit any concern is pirate movies/vidya games/programs.

If Microsoft reports that to the feds, then I guess I'll do my time, although I doubt it would come to that.

Blupig · Aug 8, 2015

Tmoe said: ↑

I'm not surprised on the surveillance whether for government profiles, building of ad data, or for building a more "personalized experience." It is well known Windows isn't a secure operating system and while it's possible collection may of increased in scale, this isn't a new thing.

The collection bothers me, but outside of disabling features there's nothing I can really do and honestly, I doubt disabling features does all that much. If the collection bothered me enough, I would use linux, but I like the convenience of Mac and Windows (I'm also putting Windows 10 on my Macbook).

Pretty much, don't do anything on a Windows OS that you wouldn't be comfortable with Microsoft (and whoever they give the info to, *cough government and other companies) having. Now, I'm not really talking about your porn habits; but if you're trying to do anything along the lines of DNM (or anything of that nature),I would avoid Windows, download Tails on a USB, and use that to do other activities. Even if you're running a VPN and going through the likes of Tor, Windows isn't a secure OS.

I do not think any of this snooping really matters to your average person. As dumb as the "I don't have anything to hide" argument is (your privacy should be respected), there is a point. Average people do not care if their privacy is infringed upon.
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I'd use Linux in a heartbeat, and honestly during the year I use it more than Windows anyway, but for anything like video editing, mixing, graphic design, games...Windows is the one. If it were more practical to switch between OSs on the same computer it'd be different, but unfortunately it's too much of a hassle to switch just for when you need certain tasks done.

Shadexpwn · Aug 22, 2015

I was looking for a way to block their viewpoints on my machine, don't even hesitate to do this as it also provides advanced speeds due to reduction of exhausted mechanic hardware.

n4n0 · Aug 31, 2015

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...ows-8/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix

RIP Windows 7/8 users.

Laptop65 · Sep 1, 2015

http://www.pcgamer.com/use-ultimate-windows-tweaker-to-deal-with-windows-10s-privacy-settings/

Anyone concerned about the privacy settings in Windows 10 may find the above tool useful.

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