How much
How much
It's a secret that Microsoft and Google are very interested in your activities on your computer. They know quite a bit about what you do there. What I'm asking is: How much data does Microsoft collect in Windows 10? It looks like most of it can be turned off, but are there other details we're missing? I remember some collection existed in Windows 8 and 8.1, and they increased it for Windows 10—but what else should we know? This isn't about deciding whether to upgrade; it's more about what happens after you switch.
You seem a bit anxious about privacy. Try disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the back of your PC. Since you connected it, it appears everyone could access all your data—from your personal files to everything else. *I later realized* it might have felt a bit harsh, but it wasn’t intended that way. Skååål I genuinely think privacy is mostly a joke these days—it’s not really present online anymore. Micro$oft claims they gather data "to improve your experience," though they won’t sell passwords. They likely have some kind of keylogger, probably in the Technical Preview. Google shares user info with third parties about your location, searches, and even where you live (like my move to Sweden last summer). They don’t usually aim to cause harm, but they track nearly everything you do online.
As discussed, it's not clear, but seriously, I believe we shouldn't stress too much if you just switch things off during the setup.
We must truly value privacy. Those who dismiss it are contributing to a situation that won’t benefit us. Microsoft openly gathers nearly everything you do, from every keystroke. You can disable it; or at least click a button indicating it’s off—though whether this actually stops Microsoft remains up for discussion. Likely hidden backdoors exist in every Windows update, a pattern seen across all versions. Ultimately, the safest choice is to rely on Linux for everyday tasks and reserve Windows only for games that aren’t compatible with other systems.