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I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by sys_64738 »

gigel82 wrote: post #453
gabereiser wrote: post #316

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you would think, but that's not the case. It's used to correlate data sharing between data brokerages. Facebook has your number, Twitter has your number, Microsoft has your number. What better FK to link all this data together than that? Now Microsoft knows what you searched for. Twitter knows what you bought on Amazon. Facebook knows who you hung out with. It's all about the data brokerages.

I'd be very surprised if these companies actually share the private data with each-other (or any external party for that matter). I worked at a FAANG and they take private data handling very seriously (you can't even access it internally without a very involved approval process and always partially).

They share salary information with data brokers.

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by sys_64738 »

queuebert wrote: post #319
HeckFeck wrote: post #245

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It is a shame to watch the decline of Windows. There isn't much I can recommend to non-technical users looking affordable computing relatively under their control. Manipulation and user hostility is unacceptable. Any of these possibilities would be nice: * The market presents a kinder (and equally-affordable x86) solution and users follow. * ReactOS lurches leaps and bounds ahead. * Microsoft realises this trajectory…

It would also help if decision makers at large organizations would stop forcing everyone into Microsoft products such as Teams, Outlook, etc., when much better alternatives exist.

What is a suitable replacement for Teams?

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by Technetium »

vvatermelone wrote: post #440
rambambram wrote: post #413

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Indeed funny! What happened after you installed the .exe Ubuntu? You clicked the icon and then ..? I'm just past the 'stage' you're in now, I recently deleted my partition running Windows (kept it for GTA5). Only Ubuntu now.

Are you able to play GTAV on linux? Or just given up on the ability to play it? That and a few racing sims are the only things keeping me on windows these days.

Lutris is wonderful, the answer is yes. https://lutris.net/games/grand-theft-auto-v

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by Technetium »

sniglom wrote: post #551
acapybara wrote: post #133

When Windows 10 came out, the telemetry, MS account features, forced auto updates/reboots made my computer feel like it was no longer my own. Having used Microsoft OSes since DOS, this was the straw that finally broke the camel's back. After dabbling in Linux for years, this was motivation to commit 100% to using Linux as my main OS. It was mildly painful at first, but after sticking with it, I would never go back.

Exactly the same. I bought a new computer 2017, the telemetry, account nagging and forced auto updates + reboots became too much. Updates could remove old Windows applications I had installed, change the default application association, or just break the installation. Every warning that I thoughtfully chose to dismiss came back with every update. Don't like to integrate your AV with the cloud? We will make sure you t…

Supposedly non-Home versions of Windows 11 will let you use a local account. At least you know how long Win10 will be supported, you've got plenty of time (10/14/2025). Source: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-...

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by da_big_ghey »

quasarj wrote: post #506
DrBazza wrote: post #284

If it's true that Windows 11 (home or pro) requires me to create an online account, then I'm finally done with Windows at home. I really hope that it isn't, but it does seem like this has been coming since Windows 10. I can understand from a company perspective that this kind of thing reduces piracy (and losses for a $2tn company), potentially improves the Windows upgrade route in future, and has minor benefits to so…

Well, I grabbed the current dev ISO and installed it in a VM. I could not find a way to login without an MS account.. however, I will admit I didn't try the "incorrect password for a windows account" to force it. Maybe I'll try that and see..

altf4 is current bypass, i think from last time i have saw.

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by wbsss4412 »

AnIdiotOnTheNet wrote: post #476
wbsss4412 wrote: post #458

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I wasn’t trying to imply that Ubuntu has longer support than windows, only that it doesn’t constantly make breaking changes. If you want you can use it and update once every five years and have a fairly stable desktop.

Sure, if you don't count all the software that no longer has a package in the latest version's repo and therefore is no longer available. Oh and whatever features GNOME decided to remove this time.

I suppose I don’t have enough experience because I stick to the latest LTS.

I agree that the Linux desktop has its shortcomings, but I still feel that it would be a great option for plenty of people who default to windows today. Especially if they spend most of their time in the browser as it is.

I’ve been a happy Ubuntu user for several years now and I’m not a tinkerer or anything, though I am more technical than the group we have been talking about.

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by michaelmrose »

techrat wrote: post #576
michaelmrose wrote: post #498

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Screen space and input matters especially with complex tasks. Due to heat and therefore power constraints an ipad shaped device will remain sub par compared to a PC shaped device.

External monitors. Also, laptops. People have been able to do without full-fledged desktops quite well for a while now.

Just wanted to add I agree with nearly everything you said save desktops.

>Who needs a big machine with a monitor when you can do just about everything on a Chromebook or iPad

You did say we didn't need laptops or monitors.

People having been able to do without full fledged desktops doesn't imply the format is either dead or without merit.

It remains the best tool for the job for many many tasks especially if you have a merely average amount of funds or need above average performance.

Re: I Will Never Use a Microsoft Account to Log Into My Own PC

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Post by sounds »

encryptluks2 wrote: post #573
sounds wrote: post #565

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Then you're not one of those people I would recommend it to. You seem to have missed the biggest part of why I recommend this to some people - never, ever put a SIM in the burner phone. It's just for that burner gmail address you use to get into the Google Walled Garden.

You don't need a separate Android device for that though. That was the point. You can do that with third-party extensions, websites, etc. Last but not least, in order to create a Google burner account you likely need a real phone number. Whenever you sign up for a Google account it asks you to verify a phone number.

I've successfully created numerous new accounts, on an Android device, with no SIM card.

It looks like there's no proof either way. Are you testing without a SIM card?

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