Why upgrade to Windows 10?

WorldofWarcraft said:
if you have a webcam on your pc or laptop, it takes a picture every few minutes and sends it to Microsoft... doesn't get much worse than that
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A friend of mine 3-4 years ago had black electrical tape over his webcam on his laptop. He works as a software engineer or systems specialist something or other for IBM (on their maximo asset management software), so he's a extremely tech savvy guy. I asked him what that was all about and he was worried about being spied on.

I thought he was a tin-hatter... but he was probably ahead of his time.
 
The general consensus at /g/ is that the NSA had a major role in developing Windows 10 and future OS's are going to be similar, but progressively going to become more intrusive in data mining.
 
I stayed with Windows 7. I read somewhere that 10 can also take your personal files or basically anything that is in the computer. They aren't limited to taking a picture or watching what you type, anything in the hard drive is considered their property to take as they please.

The problem is that everyone is spying now from individuals, to corporations, to government agencies. I would recommend looking at something like this. Its called an ICloak. It comes as a USB stick, you plug it in and reboot your computer. When the computer reboots, it boots on an autonomous operating system that is embedded in the USB stick. In other words, your hard drive doesn't even spin up, your ISP receives no notification that you are actively using your computer.

It has TOR network in it so you can also surf the deep web with this device. It isn't perfect but its a great first step when you really don't want people watching what you do. It also has a secure password system, it blocks viruses and malware that may be on your computer. It hides your location and unlocks content. Say you are in a foreign country and want to watch content that is blocked in your country, like Netflix for example, this device will unlock that content. Lets say your work blocks certain websites, reboot with this USB stick, bam unlocked.

It can do alot of other things too but I don't want to get into that here, you figure out what is best for you. It will not hide you perfectly, there are other steps that have to be taken but for basic stuff like what I already listed, this little stick is a must have.

You can check them out here.

https://icloak.org/shop/

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I'd have far more pornhub advertisements if this were true.
 
Facebook and google(and even MS) have been doing this for 8 years now.

I upgraded to Windows 10 and it runs everything better than 7 or 8 did. It even runs old games like red colony that windows 8 couldn't get figured out.
 
Lol at the paranoia in this thread. Oh no they data mine they are going to spy on everything!

Pretty ignorant thoughts. Turn off all the options, configure a firewall, and use a VPN to encrypt traffic and you're more than fine against 99.99% of crap.
 
markulous said:
Lol at the paranoia in this thread. Oh no they data mine they are going to spy on everything!

Pretty ignorant thoughts. Turn off all the options, configure a firewall, and use a VPN to encrypt traffic and you're more than fine against 99.99% of crap.
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Paranoia is when you think something is happening that is not.
 
markulous said:
Lol at the paranoia in this thread. Oh no they data mine they are going to spy on everything!

Pretty ignorant thoughts. Turn off all the options, configure a firewall, and use a VPN to encrypt traffic and you're more than fine against 99.99% of crap.
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This guy gets it. People don't understand or are just ignorant to the fact you can turn off almost all of the data mining and tracking settings. I have a local account and every single setting that allows the sending of information to Microsoft has been turned off.
 
MusterX said:
I stayed with Windows 7. I read somewhere that 10 can also take your personal files or basically anything that is in the computer. They aren't limited to taking a picture or watching what you type, anything in the hard drive is considered their property to take as they please.

The problem is that everyone is spying now from individuals, to corporations, to government agencies. I would recommend looking at something like this. Its called an ICloak. It comes as a USB stick, you plug it in and reboot your computer. When the computer reboots, it boots on an autonomous operating system that is embedded in the USB stick. In other words, your hard drive doesn't even spin up, your ISP receives no notification that you are actively using your computer.

It has TOR network in it so you can also surf the deep web with this device. It isn't perfect but its a great first step when you really don't want people watching what you do. It also has a secure password system, it blocks viruses and malware that may be on your computer. It hides your location and unlocks content. Say you are in a foreign country and want to watch content that is blocked in your country, like Netflix for example, this device will unlock that content. Lets say your work blocks certain websites, reboot with this USB stick, bam unlocked.

It can do alot of other things too but I don't want to get into that here, you figure out what is best for you. It will not hide you perfectly, there are other steps that have to be taken but for basic stuff like what I already listed, this little stick is a must have.

You can check them out here.

https://icloak.org/shop/

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MusterX said:
I stayed with Windows 7. I read somewhere that 10 can also take your personal files or basically anything that is in the computer. They aren't limited to taking a picture or watching what you type, anything in the hard drive is considered their property to take as they please.

The problem is that everyone is spying now from individuals, to corporations, to government agencies. I would recommend looking at something like this. Its called an ICloak. It comes as a USB stick, you plug it in and reboot your computer. When the computer reboots, it boots on an autonomous operating system that is embedded in the USB stick. In other words, your hard drive doesn't even spin up, your ISP receives no notification that you are actively using your computer.

It has TOR network in it so you can also surf the deep web with this device. It isn't perfect but its a great first step when you really don't want people watching what you do. It also has a secure password system, it blocks viruses and malware that may be on your computer. It hides your location and unlocks content. Say you are in a foreign country and want to watch content that is blocked in your country, like Netflix for example, this device will unlock that content. Lets say your work blocks certain websites, reboot with this USB stick, bam unlocked.

It can do alot of other things too but I don't want to get into that here, you figure out what is best for you. It will not hide you perfectly, there are other steps that have to be taken but for basic stuff like what I already listed, this little stick is a must have.

You can check them out here.

https://icloak.org/shop/

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This is just a replication of existing free software with a fancier label. Anyone would be a fool to pay for this
 
This is great! I usually have to pay people to watch me masturbate.
 
One thing I don't like about laptop webcams is the fact some of them do not have a light next to camera to tell you if it is on or not.
 
MusterX said:
I stayed with Windows 7. I read somewhere that 10 can also take your personal files or basically anything that is in the computer. They aren't limited to taking a picture or watching what you type, anything in the hard drive is considered their property to take as they please.

The problem is that everyone is spying now from individuals, to corporations, to government agencies. I would recommend looking at something like this. Its called an ICloak. It comes as a USB stick, you plug it in and reboot your computer. When the computer reboots, it boots on an autonomous operating system that is embedded in the USB stick. In other words, your hard drive doesn't even spin up, your ISP receives no notification that you are actively using your computer.

It has TOR network in it so you can also surf the deep web with this device. It isn't perfect but its a great first step when you really don't want people watching what you do. It also has a secure password system, it blocks viruses and malware that may be on your computer. It hides your location and unlocks content. Say you are in a foreign country and want to watch content that is blocked in your country, like Netflix for example, this device will unlock that content. Lets say your work blocks certain websites, reboot with this USB stick, bam unlocked.

It can do alot of other things too but I don't want to get into that here, you figure out what is best for you. It will not hide you perfectly, there are other steps that have to be taken but for basic stuff like what I already listed, this little stick is a must have.

You can check them out here.

https://icloak.org/shop/

12gb-package.png
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if you are using an iphone/smartphone/internet your data is being mined/watched. its all a matter how much they are being useful and helpful with it.
 
Oh well. If the info they steal is ever used against me illegally I'll slit throats of those involved. If they just use it to sell me shit. So be it.
 
Thanks WorldofWarcraft and MusterX for the info, I know I'll be sticking with W7.
 
Joe said:
if you are using an iphone/smartphone/internet your data is being mined/watched. its all a matter how much they are being useful and helpful with it.
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No doubt. I'm not trying to convince anyone that they have to have one. Its a useful device that is available and can be used on any machine, quickly, and easily, to boot to an autonomous operating system that is completely encrypted and that leaves no files on your system of any kind. Its also useful for a variety of other tasks.

I'm just putting it on the table for people that have never heard of it.
 
MusterX said:
Paranoia is when you think something is happening that is not.
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Okay...people are saying the NSA are behind this and they are spying on us through our webcams. Also they haven't even touched Windows 10 but think all of these options to turn off basic data mining (that other devices and applications use) are all just for show. That's ignorance and paranoia
 
markulous said:
Okay...people are saying the NSA are behind this and they are spying on us through our webcams. Also they haven't even touched Windows 10 but think all of these options to turn off basic data mining (that other devices and applications use) are all just for show. That's ignorance and paranoia
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Oh, I didn't know what you meant. I have no idea if Microsoft can still take anything off your rig even if you turn the options to off. It wouldn't surprise me if they could and it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't. People are getting sensitive about data now and are searching for ways to be more secure, not only from the NSA, but from corporations as well.
 
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