yup, they see everything on the net anyway and capture what ever they want to even though they say they don't, we're all screwed...
Posted on 09/28/2015 1:58:49 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Ever since Windows 10 launched back in July, one topic of conversation has overshadowed everything the new operating system does right: privacy concerns. Everyone with a Windows device is (rightfully) terrified that Microsoft is monitoring everything they do, so on Monday, Microsoft decided to finally issue an official response in order to clear the air.
In a blog post on Windows.com, Microsoft executive VP Terry Myerson has taken the first step to earning back the trust of the individuals who are concerned about their privacy in regards to Windows 10.
He noted that the data Microsoft collects “is encrypted in transit to our servers, and then stored in secure facilities.” He then went on to list the three ways that Microsoft thinks about this data.
First up is data used for safety and reliability, such as anonymous device ID, device type and crash logs. No content or files from your computer are included in this data, and Myerson says that company takes pains to ensure that none of the data could be used to identify a user.
Next is personalization data, which is how the system learns about your interests and habits in order to cater the experience to specifically to you. Cortana is part of this equation, but as Microsoft notes, you have the ability to tell the OS what you are and aren’t comfortable with it collecting.
Finally, Microsoft wants users to know that “no matter what privacy options you choose, neither Windows 10 nor any other Microsoft software scans the content of your email or other communications, or your files, in order to deliver targeted advertising to you.”
It’s not everything we wanted to hear, but I’m happy to see that Microsoft is dealing with the unfortunate Family Settings that sent automatically sent activity reports to parents.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
Yeah tell me about it. A woman friend wanted one of those fruit fru fru drinks.
And uses the mic to listen.
They can be. Many of them aren't by default, but 5 minutes of clicking through the Control Panel and personalization settings, and your machine is as secure as any other OS.
BTW I prefer a single malt scotch.
On top of the google cookie, the major internet providers are also adding code to the packet headers to allow them to track individuals. This is beyond what is done for normal routing.
Seriously?
Will he put a Windows sticker on his next bomb..... Errrrr.... Clock?
Yes that’s real, Microsoft sent him all that stuff as a reward for bringing a fake bomb to school.
Get in the habit of only searching for things in 'secure' search engines. ixquick.com is a good one. They don't save/record your IP address or search history.
Not having social media accounts such as Facebook helps.
Routinely delete cookies from your web browser.
If you have an iPhone,
Go to "Settings"
Go to "Privacy"
Go to "Location services" turn off location services on everything except for Maps, and Siri - set those to "While using."
Then go to "Advertising" turn on "Limit Ad Tracking," then click "Reset Advertising Identifier.
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When you purchase from the Internet, use sites that are reputable and do not provide your information to third parties.
I haven't had targeted ads (aside from a few I signed up for like sportsmansguide and centerfire because I'm a customer and also receive their print catalogues by request) since probably about 2009ish. Of course, when I go to Amazon, I get the "you may like" based on my search history within Amazon, but I don't get emails or anything of the sort other than purchase/shipping confirmations.
Hope that helps.
yup, they see everything on the net anyway and capture what ever they want to even though they say they don't, we're all screwed...
Thank you. It does help. It’ll be tomorrow’s project. <^..^>
I guess the windows “in private” browser tab would accomplish that?
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