It seems the report of my demise has been greatly exaggerated, would you like to see an ad?
this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2024
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I love this image, but you know that Clippy would be holding the gun sideways, gangster style.
Honestly I prefer this to Microsoft Edge stealing (importing) all my chrome passwords and bookmarks without my consent. Something they do from time to time.
Both? Both. And how was that screen transcriber called? I don't know, but let's try that one again. (I wish it was "/s")
Windows Recall, the screengrabber they were about to release with an unencrypted database as an opt-out feature.
Have you heard of Linux?
It's been at least an hour! Tell me about it!
Oh yeah I love his tech tips!
You're thinking of Linus Torvalds, a popular Youtuber who gives tech advice.
That's some STD right?
It's a detergent brand:
It's also great for cleaning windows!
Touché
I wish it would start spreading like one. Would improve things for many people.
Yeah, basically. Except for the S part.
Serially
I was planning on reinstalling windows on my desktop (apparently removing a basically blank hard drive prevents windows from booting) until I saw this. Now I have two arch machines lol
I read the article. Deceptive headline.
I dont see start menu ads? I see the account manager button will take you to your m365 account instead of your local account settings. This is what’s inside the article, i dont know where they got the title from.
This sucks. I'm forced to use it for work...
Work is one thing. I'm fine with it for work. Work is my company's data, not mine.
At home tho? Fuck that shit.
Pop!_os for life at home.
Same here, but with macOS instead of Windows at work, and openSUSE instead of Pop!_OS at home.
My work can use what they like, but I'll use Linux at home.
Just in case you thought they forgot to hate you even more for still refusing to update to Windows 11.
Seriously though, in W11 it's super easy to disable this shit.
Start Menu:
Personalization > Start > “Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more.” (OFF)
Lock Screen:
Personalization > Lock Screen > Change from "Weather 'and more'" to "None".
Search:
Settings > Search > Permissions & History > Turn it ALL off. Cloud, Work/School, etc.