You got 10 questions right, but it's still a bit challenging.
You got 10 questions right, but it's still a bit challenging.
Hello World, As time progresses and more games that interest me emerge just for the sake of winshit 10(*mimicking Cartman* I hate you devs), I'm starting to think through my choices and have several questions I'd really value your input on. First, let's consider the more probable situation where I simply dual-boot: my main concern is whether, if I disconnect the internet cable from my PC before each boot and keep it unplugged during startup, I still need to worry about anything. In short, does the OS on my HDD/SSD retain any capability while the cable remains connected?
Now, shifting to the less likely but possible case where I install winshit 10 as my primary operating system: my questions are:
1. Has anyone with expertise verified that disabling telemetry (using the setting only available in enterprise mode—probably set to 0) actually turns it off and stops the OS from transmitting data?
2. When updates are disabled, does the manual update process truly function like in Windows 7, allowing me to choose when and which updates appear, or am I missing something?
3. Can I completely remove Cortana, Alexa, or any other feature from the OS if not just disable it? If so, is there a method to fully turn them off, or can only one be disabled at a time? And if yes, has anyone confirmed it won't eavesdrop when I speak into the mic?
4. Is there a way to shield myself from winshit 10 installing unwanted games or apps without my help?
5. Do I still need to reset all settings after each update based on what you've mentioned?
6. Is there a resource that outlines the differences between builds, so I can understand what I'm committing to if I upgrade—especially since the November 2019 version is my top pick as a gamer?
7. If I manage to get number two working, should I have a place to test each new Windows build before updating to avoid another October update? Because honestly, my PC is my life, my collection is my legacy, and losing everything from a botched update could be devastating—so I might even consider taking it further than that.
Please let me know if you have any additional insights or concerns from this perspective. Thank you.
Sure, here are some alternative operating systems you might consider. They should handle gaming well and avoid the problems you're facing with version 10. Let me know if you need more details!
Want to jump into these games quickly? Grab a console. Avoiding data tracking is like dodging illness in a pre-medical village—this is the way things are now.
Choose between Windows 10 for gaming or a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu or Mint. Or follow @Slottr’s advice and purchase a console for playing games.
The issue with OS updates has persisted across all systems. Switching platforms isn’t a practical solution. Today’s consoles gather as much information as PCs, but they collect far less. This feels like a double-edged sword. The usual fix suggested is to use Linux and run Windows in a virtual environment with GPU passes through. It helps somewhat but still introduces complications. A few distros are built for this purpose, though it’s not an ideal approach. After careful consideration, I gave up on it. Separating game data from data mining is extremely challenging. My skills aren’t enough to make it work. Newly released titles require systems with built-in tracking; refusing them means missing out on certain games. Or you risk joining the trend of corporate data collection. Should this be the case? No—it seems unavoidable.
I understand you're questioning Windows 10. It's not without its flaws, and some updates have caused issues. But is there a solid reason why it feels so bad compared to other options? Have you actually tried using it before? What specifically bothers you about it?