Are You Using/Will You Use Windows 10?

[Annie]

I wonder if the majority of that is just that, data mining. I know there was something about "collecting info" or "customer experience data while I was updating.  You can bet many companies have their own "spyware" programmed into their software  

[Anonymous]

I wonder if the majority of that is just that, data mining. I know there was something about "collecting info" or "customer experience data while I was updating.  You can bet many companies have their own "spyware" programmed into their software  

I expect that though.

[the shark hunter]

... i am not using windows 10 because it isn't installed on any of my computers.  nor will i be putting it on any of my computers.  the present operating systems are good, plus none of the software i use was designed for windows 10.  however, i do expect it to be installed on any computer i purchase in the future.  i've noticed most machines for sale are still on 8.1 ...

[Anonymous]

... i am not using windows 10 because it isn't installed on any of my computers.  nor will i be putting it on any of my computers.  the present operating systems are good, plus none of the software i use was designed for windows 10.  however, i do expect it to be installed on any computer i purchase in the future.  i've noticed most machines for sale are still on 8.1 ...

I might have misunderstood, but I thought you only used a smartphone at home the shark hunter?



... at home i use rogers pay-as-you-go on a smartphone. i pay one dollar (!) and can be on for about half an hour or so ...



... it's very good if you want to check your e-mail and go on social media and things like that ...

http://thebluecashew.com/post97578.html#p97578">http://thebluecashew.com/post97578.html#p97578

[Anonymous]

^ ac_lmfao

[the shark hunter]

I might have misunderstood, but I thought you only used a smartphone at home the shark hunter?

... yes, you did misunderstand, Fash.  i use a Rogers smartphone for the web, but i do have a PC ...

[Anonymous]

I might have misunderstood, but I thought you only used a smartphone at home the shark hunter?

... yes, you did misunderstand, Fash.  i use a Rogers smartphone for the web, but i do have a PC ...

Apparently you have more than one. None are used for the web though eh?

[shin]

I have my Windows Update turned off, but primarily because I'm convinced an update ruined my laptop's battery pack. It stopped holding a full charge after I installed Win 7 SP 2.



Anyway, according to this article. Microsoft has released Windows Updates to 7, 8 and 10 that are focused around collecting unique personal data without fully understood consent.



http://www.infoworld.com/article/2979054/windows-security/windows-7-8-10-now-all-collecting-user-data-for-microsoft.html">http://www.infoworld.com/article/297905 ... osoft.html">http://www.infoworld.com/article/2979054/windows-security/windows-7-8-10-now-all-collecting-user-data-for-microsoft.html

[shin]

I wonder if the majority of that is just that, data mining. I know there was something about "collecting info" or "customer experience data while I was updating.  You can bet many companies have their own "spyware" programmed into their software  

I expect that though.

Checking performance logs to learn the root of common causes of software failure is one thing, but the invasive data collection they're referring to includes media files downloaded from the Internet (to combat piracy, they say), and keywords included in personal documents that would ultimately be identifiable to an individual when compared to the data taken from other systems.



Consumer data is as good as gold to potential advertisers when it comes to their marketing schemes. If you use Facebook, have you ever wondered how the ads along the side pane are chosen as relevant to you? The site searches more than just your device for temporary Internet files, tracking cookies, and browser history... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

[Anonymous]

I wonder if the majority of that is just that, data mining. I know there was something about "collecting info" or "customer experience data while I was updating.  You can bet many companies have their own "spyware" programmed into their software  

I expect that though.

Checking performance logs to learn the root of common causes of software failure is one thing, but the invasive data collection they're referring to includes media files downloaded from the Internet (to combat piracy, they say), and keywords included in personal documents that would ultimately be identifiable to an individual when compared to the data taken from other systems.



Consumer data is as good as gold to potential advertisers when it comes to their marketing schemes. If you use Facebook, have you ever wondered how the ads along the side pane are chosen as relevant to you? The site searches more than just your device for temporary Internet files, tracking cookies, and browser history... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

What do you do though.

[Annie]

I've been having problems with Firefox for awhile, even after upgrading to Windows 10. I installed Google Chrome and now no more freezing or not responding. I hope I have the problem fixed. I was sure the upgrade would have fixed it....oh well I'm liking my new browser much better anyways. So far Windows 10 is a bit faster.

[shin]

I wonder if the majority of that is just that, data mining. I know there was something about "collecting info" or "customer experience data while I was updating.  You can bet many companies have their own "spyware" programmed into their software  

I expect that though.

Checking performance logs to learn the root of common causes of software failure is one thing, but the invasive data collection they're referring to includes media files downloaded from the Internet (to combat piracy, they say), and keywords included in personal documents that would ultimately be identifiable to an individual when compared to the data taken from other systems.



Consumer data is as good as gold to potential advertisers when it comes to their marketing schemes. If you use Facebook, have you ever wondered how the ads along the side pane are chosen as relevant to you? The site searches more than just your device for temporary Internet files, tracking cookies, and browser history... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

What do you do though.

Enjoy these days like they're among the last, because the way we use the Internet will be forever changed in less than 10 years.



They have resorted to similar data collection methods with updates for Windows 7 and 8 now.



http://www.infoworld.com/article/2979054/windows-security/windows-7-8-10-now-all-collecting-user-data-for-microsoft.html">http://www.infoworld.com/article/297905 ... osoft.html">http://www.infoworld.com/article/2979054/windows-security/windows-7-8-10-now-all-collecting-user-data-for-microsoft.html

[shin]

I've been having problems with Firefox for awhile, even after upgrading to Windows 10. I installed Google Chrome and now no more freezing or not responding. I hope I have the problem fixed. I was sure the upgrade would have fixed it....oh well I'm liking my new browser much better anyways. So far Windows 10 is a bit faster.

A faster boot time and application loading times are very important, but if I think back to the launch of older Windows OS, most of them worked faster before the updates reached a volume beyond the first service pack. It might just be a matter of time... period.

[Annie]

My computer used to take forever to load when starting up, now it's super duper fast since the upgrade, I had Windows 8. I remember the days with Windows XP and all those illegal operations lol

[J0E]

I'd like to get a hold of  Mac Pro Tower, install Windows 10 and all the other previous versions and run it under Bootcamp. Unlike other Mac users, I think there are some features of Windows which were better than Mac OS X. Mind you, OS X has some features which Windows has lacked, so used together, they make up for the shortcomings of each other and you get what is essentially the perfect operating system when they are combined.