Run Windows 10 locally with no internet or updates enabled.
Run Windows 10 locally with no internet or updates enabled.
Then you simply power on both devices simultaneously? Does there exist a keyboard shortcut to switch between them? As long as Linux runs independently on its own storage and is completely detached from Windows—so it can fail or be unplugged without impacting Windows—this would be perfect.
Name servers that keep a list of domains and convert them into IP addresses. Many VPN services provide no logging and secure traffic like Windscribe VPN (Canadian provider) and Nord VPN. DNS such as 1.1.1.1 offers better privacy compared to Verizon FIOS ISP according to users who have used them previously. Running your own DNS and VPN can block ISPs, though governments may still intercept.
Initially, setting up a private DNS doesn’t enhance the security of your web activity. Next, using a VPN still relies on an ISP to route your internet through it, meaning all your data remains unencrypted and potentially logged. Even if the VPN itself doesn’t record information, this isn’t secure. Third, running your own VPN only encrypts communication between your device and the VPN server before sending it out, which is insufficient for full protection. Fourth, my argument is that the OP is just wasting effort with a placebo effect. Still, I feel like explaining this again would be pointless—like convincing someone the Earth is flat.
No one disputes the point, just sharing information. If you're concerned about your online footprint, contact your ISP to end the service. Microsoft isn't taking anything from you—other companies are already doing the same—and many of the claims about Windows 10 gathering data are overstated or entirely false. Plus, chances are good you still have a mobile device with you right now.