Are you one of the close to 100 million

[Wahbooz]

who have upgraded to Win10? If you used the Express mode for upgrading, you should be aware of something known as Windows WiFi Sense, which is on by default. That is unless you're an enterprise end user. Microsoft has taken the time to create safety protocols, but anyone who is savvy knows there are those who "spend every waking hour" attempting to circumvent security protocols.

Windows Sense was created to make social networking easy for those who are into that, and that's fine. If you like sharing, share, but to me unless you actually physically know your "friends" you do not know who your "friends" really are. It is easy for someone to create a persona, or even steal someones identity. For that reason, and my work, I do not do social networking.

My advice, disable Windows Sense. I wouldn't be surprised if some 'Beta' user has spent some time searching for a work around.

 

[marvin martian]

You're wise to stay off the social networks, which are, of course, nothing but data collection portals for the government, which is in collusion with virtually all of the corporations that own these networks. The incest between Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter, etc. and the government is legendary and well known, especially in Silicon Valley where I worked for 12 years.

 

[Addy]

I have changed my mind about updating to Win10 at the present time. I have read too many disparaging comments on it(especially re security). And per advice, I wouldn't use Express mode when installing if I change my mind later.

 

[Wahbooz]

I have changed my mind about updating to Win10 at the present time. I have read too many disparaging comments on it(especially re security). And per advice, I wouldn't use Express mode when installing if I change my mind later.

I know there are disparaging remarks about Win10 out there, but I know a few tech support people who say they have been using it for awhile, and they say it works great. But I don't even buy the first model year vehicle, I wait til I'm sure the wrinkles are ironed out.

Actually I still use WinXP Pro on my old laptop, because I use the terminal emulator when working on Cisco routers and switches. So that laptop will stay XP, my other laptops and desktops will be either 7 or 10 before the year is up. Never cared for 8, I never used touch screen.

Express mode is fine, and a lot easier, just keep in mind that Windows Sense is by default enabled.

 

[Wahbooz]

Ah yes, I knew it wouldn't be long before Marty came out with his 'Gubmint' conspiracy crap. There are hackers out there who can construct more data on you than some government geek, and much faster as well.

 

[Caroljo]

I know there are disparaging remarks about Win10 out there, but I know a few tech support people who say they have been using it for awhile, and they say it works great. But I don't even buy the first model year vehicle, I wait til I'm sure the wrinkles are ironed out.

Actually I still use WinXP Pro on my old laptop, because I use the terminal emulator when working on Cisco routers and switches. So that laptop will stay XP, my other laptops and desktops will be either 7 or 10 before the year is up. Never cared for 8, I never used touch screen.

Express mode is fine, and a lot easier, just keep in mind that Windows Sense is by default enabled.

Windows8 was really hard for me to get used to. I've also heard bad things abou 10. I'm like you, I wait a while to make sure MOST of the bugs are out! Is 10 really easier than 8? I'm having a hard time deciding to download it.

 

[Wahbooz]

Windows8 was really hard for me to get used to. I've also heard bad things abou 10. I'm like you, I wait a while to make sure MOST of the bugs are out! Is 10 really easier than 8? I'm having a hard time deciding to download it.

10 is a marriage of 8 and 7. You can use the tiles, if that's your thing, or you can use the start menu from 7 if you prefer. My friend, who is a techie, said it's much easier than 8, on par with 7, but better than 7. Every time I turn my desktop on, the blue box is there tempting me.

 

[Wahbooz]

Windows8 was really hard for me to get used to. I've also heard bad things abou 10. I'm like you, I wait a while to make sure MOST of the bugs are out! Is 10 really easier than 8? I'm having a hard time deciding to download it.

You know there were a lot of hidden features in 8 that many people were not aware of. Such as the Charms, which they did away with in 10.

 

[Caroljo]

10 is a marriage of 8 and 7. You can use the tiles, if that's your thing, or you can use the start menu from 7 if you prefer. My friend, who is a techie, said it's much easier than 8, on par with 7, but better than 7. Every time I turn my desktop on, the blue box is there tempting me.

What's the blue box?

 

[Wahbooz]

What's the blue box?

The prompt to upgrade to Win10.

 

[Addy]

Express mode is fine, and a lot easier, just keep in mind that Windows Sense is by default enabled.

I'm still leery of using Express mode. It's probably a faster set up but there seems to be too many default features with that mode of installation.
I recently read Win 8 is probably well suited to Ipads/cell ph. users ( touch screen users) re convenient apps. I don't play the video games or need the convenience of so many of those apps.
I could change my mind later, but for now I like what I'm using.

 

[Wahbooz]

I'm still leery of using Express mode. It's probably a faster set up but there seems to be too many default features with that mode of installation.
I recently read Win 8 is probably well suited to Ipads/cell ph. users ( touch screen users) re convenient apps. I don't play the video games or need the convenience of so many of those apps.
I could change my mind later, but for now I like what I'm using.

I still like what I'm using, 7 Pro is just fine, but I will upgrade before the year is up. I don't have any Ipads or smartphones, and may never own any, and I can't stand the sight of fingerprints on my screen, and even though there are ways to customize 8, why change, 7 has all the features I want. As I said, my old laptop has XP, because I use the terminal emulator, so it's just a working laptop.

 

[marvin martian]

Ah yes, I knew it wouldn't be long before Marty came out with his 'Gubmint' conspiracy crap. There are hackers out there who can construct more data on you than some government geek, and much faster as well.

LOL. Do you not know that the big Internet corporations all share data with the government? Really?

 

[Wahbooz]

LOL. Do you not know that the big Internet corporations all share data with the government? Really?

It took you that long to figure out that response, did it. No shit, Shurlock, and who gave them that power? Can you say Bush with his Homeland Security? But that is still the least of the problem, so now go crawl back in your hole.

 

[marvin martian]

It took you that long to figure out that response, did it. No shit, Shurlock, and who gave them that power? Can you say Bush with his Homeland Security? But that is still the least of the problem, so now go crawl back in your hole.

So you can admit it as long as you can blame Bush. LOL. What a stooge you are. Perfect low-information Obama voter. Now go back to Facebook and waiting for your welfare check...

 

[Wahbooz]

So you can admit it as long as you can blame Bush. LOL. What a stooge you are. Perfect low-information Obama voter. Now go back to Facebook and waiting for your welfare check...

What a dimwit you are. Under Bush it began, that was the first mistake. Under Obama it continued, that was the second mistake; but that does NOT erase the fact Bush started it. But if you can't think past your dimwitted partisanship, you'll completely miss the other threats out there. So now go play in your sandbox, nitwit.