But two weeks ago clients started commenting about how slow their internet was. While annoying, the Get Windows 10 (GWX) nag didn’t appear harmful. Like most of the rest of the world, I started receiving notifications to reserve my copy of Windows 10. But client machines I set to automatically download and install the latest updates and I haven’t given it a second thought. Sure, on servers and a handful of machines that should not be rebooted, I manually apply updates during off hours. I have not experienced updates really breaking things, so I have not had to centrally control the update process. Windows/Microsoft Update makes keeping client PCs and servers updated far easier. That sending of data to Microsoft is called “Telemetry”.Īs a consultant for small businesses, keeping Windows patched and secured has gotten easier over the years. The OS then sends it all back to Microsoft so that it can be used for personalization and targeted ads. By clicking through "Express Settings" during installation, you allow Windows 10 to gather up your contacts, calendar details, text and touch input, location data, and a whole lot more. Windows 10, by default, has permission to report a huge amount of data back to Microsoft. Here’s an excerpt from ArsTechnica about Windows 10 privacy: Privacy is another thing that has apparently all but gone to the wayside. I can choose to forgive Microsoft immediately, but they certainly do not have my trust, nor will they unless they unexpectedly change their ways, which all available evidence indicates that they will not. As in all relationships, I cannot control the other person – all I can control is myself and how I respond. I had rather hoped that I could reasonably trust Microsoft with updates, but that trust has been betrayed. I know that is not exactly a fair analogy, but emotionally, that is the one I draw. But this takes things to a whole new level. It used to be we would complain about manufacturers having planned obsolesce just after the warranty expired. We should be able to drive the car we bought for as long as we decide to maintain and drive it. But if they sent a remote kill command to brick my current car, I would be furious. I understand car manufacturers constantly bombarding me with advertisements for their new offerings. I will start this entry by clearly expressing that I am most displeased with Microsoft’s approach to foisting Windows 10 upon the world.
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