Free Windows 10 Upgrade — Not Over Yet

If you missed getting the free upgrade to Windows 10 and if you are now desperate to get the latest version of Windows (despite all its many problems), you may want to read the latest How-to Geek report on upgrading to Windows 10 simply using your existing Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 activation key.

Windows 10 users banned from some websites

It appears some websites are banning Windows 10 users out of concern for how users of the new OS are being tracked: http://ind.pn/1h8fQVZ

In the small write up I received via email, it ends with this:

While most of these fears are a little ridiculous, we’ve already pointed out that there are at least 30 places that Windows is sending information back to Microsoft. We’re definitely in a different era — at this point you need to assume that everything you use is sending data back to somebody, and that includes your operating system. 

If you’re really worried about privacy, it’s probably time to switch to Linux.

Indeed, it is time for LINUX!

Personally, my system will soon go back to dual-booting. Linux will again be my main OS.

More Windows 10 articles

Here are four more good Windows 10 articles:

• How to Configure and Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10
• The Windows 10 FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
• How to Disable OneDrive and Remove It From File Explorer on Windows 10
• How to Personalize Windows 10’s Appearance

Windows 10 Tips & Tricks

Here are a few useful Windows 10 techniques that you may want to reference (all courtesy of How-to Geek):

• How to Uninstall Windows 10’s Built-in Apps (and How to Reinstall Them)
• How to Set Timers, Alarms, and Stopwatches in Windows 10
• How to Monitor Your Network Usage in Windows 10

Enjoy!

How to Legally Download Windows Install Media

I just came across a great article on How-To Geek that explains how to download and install various versions of Windows. This is very useful information in case you need to re-install or upgrade Windows.