Soon i will only be using windows for those games that do not run on linux yet
Windows 11 to add an AI agent that runs in background with access to personal folders, warns of security risk
Submitted 2 months ago by themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com to technology@lemmy.world
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TRock@feddit.dk 2 months ago
IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
I’m lucky that the type of competitive shooters that all seem to be using kernel level anti-cheat, have never appealed to me. I ditched windows on my home stuff last year and there’s definitely no going back. Now if only industrial software writers would make Linux variants. Not going to hold my breath on that one though.
TheTimeKnife@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I literally just stopped playing those multiplayer games. A usable computer that doesn’t spy on me is more valuable than a handful of multiplayer games filled with jackasses. Plus once I learned what kernel level anti-cheat was, I understand why those games have so many problems and am completely unwilling to install their “anti-cheat” spyware that can just fuck with my kernel.
Tigeroovy@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Seems like a bad idea then. So obviously they’ll do it!
dan1101@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Only 10% of Microsoft revenue is Windows, they are trying to squeeze money out of the personal data of users.
thingAmaBob@lemmy.world 2 months ago
A few months ago, I did a fresh install of Windows 11 with no access to any personal files, etc, all done on a separate drive. After seeing all of the changes, I am glad I haven’t used it since. Holy moly.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 months ago
they got the idea from google, and samsung is doing the same.
Katana314@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’m kinda just transitioning out now. I have some projects to wrap up on Windows 10 LTS that use programs that wouldn’t run well through WINE. When those are done, I’ll make use of Linux alternatives to that project software, and pretty much just have my Windows boot available for dire emergencies.
As it stands, most of my gaming is transitioned over, and my Windows partition just has enough space for a few games after project work.
BillyTheKid@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Same boat. W10 LTS until I’m finished wrapping up some loose ends.
Then I’ll do a VM with GPU passthrough on an old Windows for non critical things.
I never loved or trusted Microsoft, but this (not just the uninvited transformers, all of it) is beyond unacceptable to me.
SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 2 months ago
You will use this thing we’ve pumped billions into!
fluxx@lemmy.world 2 months ago
They are getting more aggressive by the day it seems. Luckily I’ve been windows free for 10 years now. And recently, I switched almost my entire extended family to Linux mint to great success. Only my brother in law still uses win, cause of games, specifically anti cheat - the last hurdle for many people.
87Six@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
Where are the techbros that warned me of malware since W10 is EOL? Do you like your new AI built-in malware, cunts?
God, I gotta switch to Mint for good…
_Nico198X_@europe.pub 2 months ago
i hate this so very, very much
jjlinux@lemmy.zip 2 months ago
You have been warned. We’re still doing it, but at least we did warn you. The fuckery of MicroShit knows no bounds.
TheProtagonist@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Meanwhile I am rather happy that my older (gaming) PC is not suitable for Win11 anymore, due to TPM (first I was rather disappointed). For my daily stuff I use a MacBook Pro and the old Windows PC will eventually become a Linux PC.
The only problem is my work PC/Laptop, which runs on Win11 (my company wenn “all in” MS-Cloud and stuff), and which I occasionally also use to access some private files (which rest in an encrypted cryptomator vault, when not used).
Akasazh@feddit.nl 2 months ago
Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 2 months ago
So going forward, social engineering will also be applicable to some computers themselves instead of just the users.
sturmblast@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’ll be killing that service asap
tym@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Bold to assume your registry won’t restore last known ‘good’ config. Linux mint with quickemu is a great way to use Windows if you have to.
ABetterTomorrow@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Is Apple doing this too?
billwashere@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Um … no thanks.
tym@lemmy.world 2 months ago
windows 11 big button status confirmed.
SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Time to move those porn files to an external drive and encrypt.
BillyTheKid@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
If you’re only doing that now…
SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 2 months ago
This guy porns :P
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 months ago
with all the tech ceos suddenly “sounding the alarm” about the AI bubble bursting and shoveling “bloatware/spyware” into all thier devices and softwares its not really surprising.
ProjectPatatoe@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Thanks for reminding me to block this feature at work.
SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 2 months ago
I’ve been watching Windows get worse and worse from the sidelines for years now, but it seems they are really ramping it up now. It has gotten so bad, I genuinely feel bad for Windows users now. But it’s also pretty damn funny.
BillyTheKid@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
If I didn’t know better id think they’re trying to get people to switch away from windows.