Randomly came across this today. Windows 10 "Godmode"
http://www.eteknix.c...ws-10-god-mode/
Posted 11 August 2015 - 10:58 AM
Posted 12 August 2015 - 01:03 AM
I just got my first BSOD. It's pathetic. Apparently this new minimalistic BSOD has been a thing since WIndows 8, but I never got one back then. There was literally one useful piece of information. It was some IRQL problem, so likely a faulty driver, but that was it. Nothing about where a dump file would be made. No STOP code. Nothing.
It was just a
face along with some useless mess
Posted 12 August 2015 - 01:18 AM
Posted 12 August 2015 - 01:34 AM
Hmm. I'll have to try those out.
Anyways, anybody know good Linux distros that are like Windows, but without all the dumbing down?
Posted 12 August 2015 - 02:35 AM
You know me and technology stuff hoovi, so,
What the hell is god mode, his words, I no speak
Posted 12 August 2015 - 02:41 AM
Hmm. I'll have to try those out.
Anyways, anybody know good Linux distros that are like Windows, but without all the dumbing down?
Posted 12 August 2015 - 04:34 AM
Posted 12 August 2015 - 04:43 AM
Just remember to disable all the NSA-ware
Posted 12 August 2015 - 04:46 AM
The nsa is after my reserve muffins!
Posted 12 August 2015 - 06:40 AM
I use Manjaro, but it is a bit advanced. PCLinuxOS or Mageia might be good places to start. Definitely something with KDEHmm. I'll have to try those out.
Anyways, anybody know good Linux distros that are like Windows, but without all the dumbing down?
Edited by Night_Breeze, 12 August 2015 - 06:43 AM.
Posted 12 August 2015 - 07:05 AM
Well, as long as I can change settings and don't have to type sudo shutdown every time I want to turn off my computer then I'll be okay. I had that problem with Ubuntu last time I tried using it. It simply would not play nice with a normal ACPI shutdown signal.
Posted 12 August 2015 - 07:17 AM
I suggest Elementary OS.
Posted 12 August 2015 - 07:28 AM
Hmm, looks a lot like OS X, which I don't like, but it looks like the skin can be changed. I'll look around and see what I can find.
Anyways, if I do this I'll probably start a new thread, since I don't want to derail this one any further.
Posted 14 August 2015 - 03:43 PM
Posted 18 August 2015 - 02:34 AM
I'm really disappointed now. It's not Like Win8 where you could just dismiss it as a terrible OS. Windows 10 is genuinely good. It looks good and just works, but allows for customization if you want, although it does take a certain amount of knowledge. It boots very quickly and the tools included work well, but the problem is that they can't keep their hands off of your data. From keyloggers to telemetry data, Windows has become a platform for Microsoft to milk every last penny out of their customers, and that is NOT okay. You can argue that they can becasue people got it for free, but the free upgrade is limited. I would be furious if I had paid full price for Windows and then found out that it was stuffed with tracking and ad services. That's why I've started using Linux. Obviously I can't just switch over, but Windows 10 has crossed a line into a place I don't want to be, and I want to get off asap.
Posted 18 August 2015 - 08:06 AM
Posted 18 August 2015 - 08:22 AM
I'm really disappointed now. It's not Like Win8 where you could just dismiss it as a terrible OS. Windows 10 is genuinely good. It looks good and just works, but allows for customization if you want, although it does take a certain amount of knowledge. It boots very quickly and the tools included work well, but the problem is that they can't keep their hands off of your data. From keyloggers to telemetry data, Windows has become a platform for Microsoft to milk every last penny out of their customers, and that is NOT okay. You can argue that they can becasue people got it for free, but the free upgrade is limited. I would be furious if I had paid full price for Windows and then found out that it was stuffed with tracking and ad services. That's why I've started using Linux. Obviously I can't just switch over, but Windows 10 has crossed a line into a place I don't want to be, and I want to get off asap.
Windows 10 was the trigger that actually pushed me to use Ubuntu for my primary/gaming rig OS. My driving factor is that I'm pissed with vendors, in general, mucking up my user experience. My motto now is if I want change, I'll add it myself. It took me a full weekend to jump over the learning curve but when rage becomes your motivation, you'll find a work around for anything.
I feel this is a prime example of what happens when Executives allow Marketing and Sales to drive the company's direction. I once viewed Linux people as tin foil hat wearing crazies but now I'm beginning to understand the community mindset of Open Source.
Edited by ZeBraffels, 18 August 2015 - 09:27 AM.
Posted 18 August 2015 - 05:24 PM
Posted 18 August 2015 - 07:50 PM
Agh, I have to find away to play Halo wars 2 without Win 10 or an Xbone. A year to figure it out and probably will have to wait for tutorial work arounds. Just encase the gameplay videos they will release next year are decent or comparable to the original halo wars. I just like to be prepared or take fact that Eldorito will be my last halo pc game.
Posted 18 August 2015 - 09:01 PM
Wait what data are they even looking at? I don't really care if they know where I am or what brand of toilet paper I like to buy. :c
Posted 18 August 2015 - 10:21 PM
Wait what data are they even looking at? I don't really care if they know where I am or what brand of toilet paper I like to buy. :c
They know what porn you watch
Posted 18 August 2015 - 10:36 PM
They know what porn you watch

Posted 18 August 2015 - 11:07 PM
you could install dd-wrt or open-wrt on your router and edit the host file thereI know what you mean. They even made it so you can't edit your hosts file to block it, it reminds me of some of the things I've seen in viruses since it is hardcoded in a dll.
http://www.dslreport...es-to-host-file
Posted 18 August 2015 - 11:45 PM
They know what porn you watch

Posted 18 August 2015 - 11:54 PM
Wait what data are they even looking at? I don't really care if they know where I am or what brand of toilet paper I like to buy. :c
Posted 18 August 2015 - 11:59 PM
you could install dd-wrt or open-wrt on your router and edit the host file there
They always seem to support every router except the one you own.
Posted 19 August 2015 - 02:00 AM

Wait what data are they even looking at? I don't really care if they know where I am or what brand of toilet paper I like to buy. :c
Well they know what you type all the time and will give ad companies your most viewed sites and searched items for money. Those ad companies fire off targeted ads at you either by mail, internet ads, and email. They also keep your data for future use if you become a big shot in anyway. They also give the info to feds for any number of reasons. Then the rare cases that one of these overseers become an internet stalker and they be creepy on your every keystroke.
Also

Websites selling your data to privacy breaking sites that your overly defensive parents or girlfriend/boyfriend may waste their money on to be overly controlling
Edited by Guardian Selene, 19 August 2015 - 02:06 AM.
Posted 19 August 2015 - 08:30 AM
Posted 19 August 2015 - 08:33 AM
When people say "I have nothing to hide" it makes me want to punch them in the throat. If you have nothing to hide then why do you cover your windows with curtains? Why do you put a password on your phone? Why would you keep certain documents inside of a safe?
Posted 19 August 2015 - 08:42 AM
They always seem to support every router except the one you own.
Posted 19 August 2015 - 08:50 AM
Or install a DNS server on your box and filter it out there. IMO it won't be that effective in stopping this through, it will be better to find something that actually neuters it via a 3rd party fix. I'll be sure to share it if I find something.
Please do, and that goes for anyone else who finds helpful tools. People aren't going to just stop using Windows 10, so I may as well give them as many resources as possible to help mitigate Micro$oft's bullshit romp.
I want to reiterate that I really do like Windows 10 at its core. It's a great OS with lots of great features, but what they've done to their customer base is atrocious.
Posted 19 August 2015 - 09:34 AM
Posted 19 August 2015 - 11:15 PM
The mail app is obviously powered by Internet Explorer.

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Posted 21 September 2015 - 12:00 AM
How to disable "Get office": Install office.
Posted 21 September 2015 - 12:25 AM
How to disable "Get office": Install office.
I can't think of a good reason to give them any more money.
Posted 21 September 2015 - 12:30 AM
Posted 21 September 2015 - 12:55 AM
or you can punch the bully in the face and stop putting up with his shit
Posted 21 September 2015 - 01:11 AM
Posted 21 September 2015 - 06:10 AM
If you have a .edu email address, they'll give it to you for free. https://products.off...m/en-us/student
Posted 10 October 2015 - 06:51 AM
You better start learning Linux becasue you won't have a control panel for much longer.
Edited by Luna Lens, 10 October 2015 - 06:56 AM.
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