Windows 10 Privacy Concerns

Many of us were eager to upgrade to windows 10. After all, it's the first time that Microsoft distributes a major release for free (as in beer). For free? How is that possible? There's a famous quote by someone which goes something along the lines of, "If it's for free, then you are the product". That makes you think. Exactly how much have you had to sacrifice to receive your brand new shinny OS for free?

We've all come across this photo. What does it mean and how much of it is true?

All of it. Well, almost all of it. Disregard the propagandist photos.

I mean, just looking at the photos, to get a spy-free OS you need to jump through loots of hoops and disabled tons of options. Still, you won't be able to disable them since someone of them can't be changed (ie telemetry). Don't let me get started on cortana. She will collect your speech and typing history. Does she want my fingerprint as well to get the whole trio?


I know some of you are thinking why does it matter. Only Microsoft will have your data. I have nothing to hide, bla bla bla. Well, Microsoft is willing to share your information with 3rd parties. Read the EULA carefully. Better yet, do not install windows 10. It is not worth it.