Union 5-3992 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I upgraded the other day and it isn't bad so far. No real problems other than my mic not working a lot now. It's a bit of a problem for skype calls I've tried to make this weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Bring back the damned clip art I say! That's all I ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I went ahead and upgraded as well. Only thing I've noticed is when I'm playing flash games on Facebook that the full-screen freezes where never did that before. It may be an issue with flash rather than windows. I kind of like how it's a mash up of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I went ahead and upgraded as well. Only thing I've noticed is when I'm playing flash games on Facebook that the full-screen freezes where never did that before. It may be an issue with flash rather than windows. I kind of like how it's a mash up of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Flash is starting to become somewhat obsolete, I think. A lot of newer browsers and websites are moving directions with their technology, while Flash has mostly remained the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I went ahead and upgraded as well. Only thing I've noticed is when I'm playing flash games on Facebook that the full-screen freezes where never did that before. It may be an issue with flash rather than windows. I kind of like how it's a mash up of Windows 7 and Windows 8. Flash is starting to become somewhat obsolete, I think. A lot of newer browsers and websites are moving directions with their technology, while Flash has mostly remained the same. You're right, but the Facebook games are all still in Flash, so that's the only real annoying thing so far that I've run into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HemiBeers Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I work all day fixing screwed up software, so when I'm ready for Windows 10, I'll just get a new laptop with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) PRIVACY NOTICE:In the 45 page "Terms of Service" (TOS/privacy statement) it specifically says this: “We will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to.” Also, Cortana, the new personal virtual assistant collects this info from you: Your device locationYour email and text messages dataYour Calendar dataApps you are usingYour contact listWho’s calling youWith who you are in touch more oftenYour alarm settings,Your music on deviceWhat you purchaseYour search history in case you’re using Bing search engine. The Terms state this:“To enable Cortana to provide personalized experiences and relevant suggestions, Microsoft collects and uses various types of data, such as your device location, data from your calendar, the apps you use, data from your emails and text messages, who you call, your contacts and how often you interact with them on your device.” “Cortana also learns about you by collecting data about how you use your device and other Microsoft services, such as your music, alarm settings, whether the lock screen is on, what you view and purchase, your browsing and Bing search history, and more.” But...there are ways to turn some of these spying features off. It's a lengthy process and not easily accomplished by basic computer users.So, install Windows 10 if you want. I won't. Edited August 4, 2015 by launchpad67a 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I hated Windows 8 when it came out and I installed it. Not doing it this time. I'll just keep it simple with 7, thank you very much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I hated Windows 8 when it came out and I installed it. Not doing it this time. I'll just keep it simple with 7, thank you very much. 10 is very much like 7. I didn't like 8 at all, but the start menu is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 PRIVACY NOTICE:In the 45 page "Terms of Service" (TOS/privacy statement) it specifically says this: “We will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to.” Also, Cortana, the new personal virtual assistant collects this info from you: Your device locationYour email and text messages dataYour Calendar dataApps you are usingYour contact listWho’s calling youWith who you are in touch more oftenYour alarm settings,Your music on deviceWhat you purchaseYour search history in case you’re using Bing search engine. The Terms state this:“To enable Cortana to provide personalized experiences and relevant suggestions, Microsoft collects and uses various types of data, such as your device location, data from your calendar, the apps you use, data from your emails and text messages, who you call, your contacts and how often you interact with them on your device.” “Cortana also learns about you by collecting data about how you use your device and other Microsoft services, such as your music, alarm settings, whether the lock screen is on, what you view and purchase, your browsing and Bing search history, and more.” But...there are ways to turn some of these spying features off. It's a lengthy process and not easily accomplished by basic computer users.So, install Windows 10 if you want. I won't. Smart phones...GPS...Google Chrome...Google/Yahoo/AOL/etc. email accounts...Facebook...devices that car insurance companies use to monitor your driving...and now, Windows 10. Do they need to know EVERYTHING? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/bitwise/2015/08/windows_10_privacy_problems_here_s_how_bad_they_are_and_how_to_plug_them.single.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/bitwise/2015/08/windows_10_privacy_problems_here_s_how_bad_they_are_and_how_to_plug_them.single.htmlGood find! Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com...hem.single.html Nice find. Microsoft are now officially assholes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com...hem.single.html Nice find. Microsoft are now officially assholes.So they were unofficially assholes up until now? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com...hem.single.html Nice find. Microsoft are now officially assholes.So they were unofficially assholes up until now? Were they always assholes? Maybe. But them releasing a privacy-invading version of their operating system removes all doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com...hem.single.html Nice find. Microsoft are now officially assholes.So they were unofficially assholes up until now? Were they always assholes? Maybe. But them releasing a privacy-invading version of their operating system removes all doubt. I remember hearing that about Windows 7 and people were freaking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just found this on another forum. http://www.slate.com...hem.single.html Nice find. Microsoft are now officially assholes.So they were unofficially assholes up until now? Were they always assholes? Maybe. But them releasing a privacy-invading version of their operating system removes all doubt.Well said 73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Any new updates with the Windows 10?Still checking everyone's experience, problems, usefulness after a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Knock on wood but I've not had any issues with it. Seems to be working just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edm2112 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yeah aside from still getting used to where things are hidden, everything seems to be going smoothly. Have had a few issues with some old games and such, but usually just running that program in compatibility mode solves the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Going well. I changed all the privacy settings to the most private I can, if that helps. I particularly like the ability to have party chat on it with Xbox One's. Gave Edge a go for a week. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphseeker Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Have it installed on all three of my computers, I love it. The biggest improvement, however, was getting McAfee the hell of all my systems. It has to be the worst designed virus protection ever. It is a frickin hog. It was sucking up twice the sources of any other program including my Synchost.exe files 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Have it installed on all three of my computers, I love it. The biggest improvement, however, was getting McAfee the hell of all my systems. It has to be the worst designed virus protection ever. It is a frickin hog. It was sucking up twice the sources of any other program including my Synchost.exe files Yeah I am not particularly a fan of McAfee either but there it is all the time.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 George Orwell wasn't far wrong, was he? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calirush Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 George Orwell wasn't far wrong, was he? As long as anyone owns a smart phone your privacy is over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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