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Maybe I’m just paranoid, but what could possibly go wrong with this idea? Grimace.
“Based on the analysis of this data, Microsoft can remotely apply fixes such as removing problematic drivers or updates and changing configuration settings.”
Regarding the loss of the ability to use a local account instead of a Microsoft Account when setting up Windows…
“Whatever your reasoning, you'll need to find a different workaround for future Windows versions.”
Yes, the best workaround is to install Linux.
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New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory
“Bypassnro” is an easy MS Account workaround for Home and Pro Windows editions.Andrew Cunningham (Ars Technica)
#Microsoft is removing the possibility to use a local account with #Windows.
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"We’re removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11."
Oh, okay, but how does it improve security or user experience?
"This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account."
Ah, so it does not improve security or user experience. It in fact is making the user experience worse, as you no longer can set up Windows offline easily.
The only reason is to force more users to sign up to Microsoft account.
Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 (Dev Channel)
Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5516 (KB5054687) to the Dev Channel. REMINDER: Starting withWindows Insider Blog
[l] Gute Nachrichten! Microsoft optimiert die User Experience von Windows 11!
We're removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11.
Das war der letzte "dokumentierte" Weg, wie man mit der Brechstange Windows 11 ohne Microsoft-Account installieren kann.
This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account.
Na? Ist jetzt Maximum Enshittification erreicht? Kündigt ihr jetzt endlich alle eure Abos und kauft diesen Dreck nicht mehr?
Oder müssen sie auch noch mal ihre Datenschutzerklärung aktualisieren?
#fefebot #gutenachrichten #microsoft
Will Dormann (@wdormann@infosec.exchange)
Attached: 1 image Upcoming Windows 11 builds won't have the ability to to install without internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account. https://blogs.windows.Infosec Exchange
Zentrum für digitale Souveränität: Bund legt offener Verwaltungssoftware Steine in den Weg
Um die Abhängigkeit der öffentlichen Verwaltung von Microsoft zu verringern, rief die Ampel-Regierung dasnetzpolitik.org
#Kumander #Linux: A #Windows7 Nostalgia Trip
source: linuxiac.com/kumander-linux-a-…
Window 7 desktop design under Linux:
C: in the #terminal 🙀
#microsoft #design #desktop #foss #floss #windows #software #os #news #debian #distribution #distro
Kumander Linux: A Windows 7 Nostalgia Trip
Kumander Linux delivers a Windows 7-style desktop while running on Debian stable, for those who prefer a classic desktop experience.Bobby Borisov (Linuxiac)
HostEurope, a formerly European web and e-mail hosting provider acquired by GoDaddy in 2016, just informed its customers that it will move their IMAP folders and everything e-mail to Microsoft's MS365 offer.
This move does not only incur additional fees for many customers – it also raises privacy concerns.
We recommend you empty all of your IMAP folders now and move your e-mail (domains) to one of the trustworthy e-mail services listed here: switching.software/replace/gma…
Trademarks used by HostEurope Group include 123-reg, Webfusion, Heart Internet, BrandFortress, Host Europe, Domainbox, Domainmonster, Domainfactory, DonHost, Sign-Up.to, velia.net and RedCoruna. Their users might also be affected.
PS: HostEurope has published the following FAQ:
#Penmanship #Authors #Writing #Legal #FediLaw #AI
👉Important for all authors, esp. if #US-based: how to protect your copyright against #AI firms👈
"*Class Action Lawsuits Cover All Writers Whose Books Were Used *
Legal action is already underway against #Meta, #OpenAI, #Microsoft, #Anthropic, and other AI companies for using pirated books.
You don’t need to be a named plaintiff to benefit or receive damages if you qualify as part of the class;... "
cc @alison
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Meta's Massive AI Training Book Heist: What Authors Need to Know - The Authors Guild
Today, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors to check if their works are in LibGen, an illegal pirate site AI companies copied for their AI systems. This is a similar tool to the one that journalist Alex […]The Authors Guild
#Microsoft tells #Windows10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one, because how hard can it be?
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Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one, because how hard can it be?
I'll give you five bucks for it.Simon Batt (XDA)
Looking for alternatives to popular #Microsoft products? We can help! Take a look at these private alternatives👇🏼
Which of them are you using? 🤔
If you're looking for more privacy in your documents, the #opensource #LibreOffice has just what you need. zdnet.com/article/my-go-to-mic…
My go-to Microsoft Office alternative just got a huge privacy and customization update
If you're looking for more privacy in your documents, the open-source LibreOffice has just what you need.Jack Wallen (ZDNET)
#SurveillanceState #Surveillance #Technology #Meta
👉Which #Messenger To Replace the #DataKraken #WhatsApp with? 👈
👉 #SignalHack👈
(15/n)
...Clouds of #Google, #Amazon, #Microsoft & #Cloudflare. They can de-anonymise every user!
Here are all the tech details:
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Weitere Infos zum #SignalHack:
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fed.brid.gy/r/bsky.app/profile…
chilemasto.casa/@sebagutiem/11…
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Sebastian (@sebagutiem@chilemasto.casa)
#Hackers explotan la función de dispositivos vinculados de #Signal para secuestrar cuentas por medio de códigos #QR maliciosos https://blogs.masterhacks.Chilemasto
👉Which #Messenger To Replace the #DataKraken #WhatsApp with? 👈
(7/n)
... 👉our international discussion: 👈
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In conclusion, as all services using #US servers like signal have been compromised since the #CloudAct went into force,
"Since #Signal's entire traffic runs over the clouds of #Amazon [#AWS,] #Google, #Microsoft & #Cloudflare.
👉All US services...
Ämter ohne Microsoft – Warum Behörden freie Software nutzen sollten.
Eine EU-Studie beziffert das Kosten-Nutzen-Verhältnis von Open
Source Software auf 1:4.
Jeder Euro, den der Staat investiert, kommt vierfach wieder zurück. Würden mehr Institutionen Geld in Open Source stecken, statt an Microsoft zu überweisen, könnte das ein großes Konjunkturprogramm für die
europäische Digitalwirtschaft sein.
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#opensource #floss #foss #Microsoft #libreoffice #Nextcloud
Ämter ohne Microsoft – Warum Behörden freie Software nutzen wollen
Software im Abomodell ist teuer und die Daten liegen in der Cloud. Erste Behörden wollen sich aus dieser Abhängigkeit lösen und setzen auf freie Software.SWR Kultur
Who at #Microsoft is naming things? Because they're making things real confusing.
In Teams you have Teams.
Now in Windows you have Windows.
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Say goodbye to Microsoft's Remote Desktop app and get ready to move to the Windows App
Microsoft's Remote Desktop app is going away, but the Remote Desktop Connection app is here to stay.Sean Endicott (Windows Central)
Om on Skype: "Microsoft now talks about Teams being their focus, showing that even today they haven’t realized what made Skype a cultural, consumer force. Microsoft Teams is a terrible product — and I dread using it. In simplest terms, Teams is a perfect encapsulation of a bureaucratic, archaic, and outdated 50-year-old company that is trying to reinvent itself as an AI leader."
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Skype is dead. What happened?
Microsoft is shutting down Skype. It will go offline in May 2025. “We’ve learned a lot from Skype over the years that we’ve put into Teams as we’ve evolved teams over the last seven to eight years,…On my Om
#Microsoft begins turning off #uBlockOrigin and other extensions in #Edge
Source: neowin.net/news/microsoft-begi…
#Windows #Browser #Software #news #www #web #internet #economy #advertisement #adblocker #Problem
Microsoft begins turning off uBlock Origin and other extensions in Edge
Microsoft is now in the process of turning off Manifest V2-based extensions in Edge, such as uBlock Origin. However, not everything is lost at this point.Taras Buria (Neowin)
Copilot exposes private GitHub pages, some removed by Microsoft
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is exposing the contents of more than 20,000 private GitHub repositories from companies including Google, Intel, Huawei, PayPal, IBM, Tencent and, ironically, Microsoft.
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#microsoft #copilot #ai #privacy #surveillance #enshittification #tech #github #softwaredevelopment
Copilot exposes private GitHub pages, some removed by Microsoft
Repositories, once set to public and later to private, still accessible through Copilot.Dan Goodin (Ars Technica)
Trouble never skips a shift...
#Microsoft CEO admits that #AI is generating basically no value futurism.com/microsoft-ceo-ai-… #zeitgeist
Microsoft CEO Admits That AI Is Generating Basically No Value
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose company has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, has had it with the AI hype.Victor Tangermann (Futurism)