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    • Gemini24601@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      You can’t block all of Windows spyware. The best case of action would be to install an alternative operating system like Linux or a BSD-derivative. It’s counter-intuitive to “fuck Microsoft” when you are still using their OS.

        • wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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          1 day ago

          I recently switched, and would be happy to give whatever rudimentary pointers I can. I’ve found that Linux mint is the best option for me. You can also easily flash it onto a USB and try it out to confirm compatibility.

          The biggest things are these:

          1. you have to make sure to backup anything you want, because the installation wipes the hard drive.
          2. you must (usually) completely erase the windows partition, since the windows updater will usually bork the Linux install the moment you try to boot windows.
          3. you should turn off SecureBoot and bitlocker before you attempt an installation.
          4. rather than dual-booting windows with Linux, it is comparatively simple to set up a Virtual Machine running windows inside Linux.
          5. if you’re getting really serious about privacy, you’re going to have a TON of services that you may be unable to access, because they are full of trackers and spyware. Baby steps are recommended before trying to make a clean break from all telemetry, tracking and spyware.if you use an android, try installing TrackerControl from f-droid (or, for one that doesn’t break as much stuff, Duckduckgo’s app tracking protection) and enable it. You’ll begin to see just how many calls to add, data brokers, telemetry, and other shit gets caught, and DDG doesn’t even touch all the google spyware.
          • ArmchairAce1944@discuss.onlineEnglish
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            1 day ago

            I gave been wanting to go on linux mint for almost a year. Its time I fucking did it.

            Edit: I have been doing a lot for privacy, but it just isn’t enough. For example I wanted to use venice.ai… but I didn’t just use a tutamail email, I even used a prepaid credit card. I live in canada where you don’t need to attach your name to a prepaid card, meaning it is as anonymous as possible if you want to buy something with a card (and yes, I paid for it in cash and it was activated by the store).