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We receive our fair share of slashvertisements. Not daily, certainly, but when we get one we often get a handful. Most get a cursory read by the editors, are identified for what they are, and go straight into the bin. But not all.
Recently we have also covered the enforced Windows 10 upgrade currently being pushed by Microsoft. If there is anyone out there who has not seen such stories you really haven't been paying attention. The effort being expended by MS to make sure that you upgrade - whether intentionally or not - is matched only by that being expended by users trying to avoid the upgrade while still being able to use their licensed software. Even the Chinese are getting in on the act.
And today, both of these things, have come together.
Spybot Anti-Beacon: block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 7/8/8.1/10
https://www.safer-networking.org/spybot-anti-beacon/
"Spybot Anti-Beacon is a standalone tool which was designed to block and stop the various tracking (telemetry) issues present in Windows 10. It has since been modified to block similar tracking functionality in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems.
Anti-Beacon is small, simple to use, and is provided free of charge. It was created to address the privacy concerns of users of Windows 10 who do not wish to have information about their PC usage sent to Microsoft. Simply clicking "Immunize" on the main screen of Anti-Beacon will immediately disable any known tracking features included by Microsoft in the operating system.
If any issues occur with your PC while using Anti-Beacon, undoing the changes made can be done by clicking the "Undo" button in the main window. This will re-enable all tracking services. If you experience any issues using Anti-Beacon or have any suggestions/recommendations, please be sure to let us know on the forum thread relating to this tool."
We are not making any claims as the the efficacy of this piece of software, nor are we supporting it or suggesting that you should download it. It might work perfectly or may be as bad as the problem that it claims to cure. We simply do not know. But if anyone has tried it we would welcome any comments that you wish to make. You will understand that the community is likely to be a little skeptical regarding comments submitted as Anonymous Coward - that is how we received the slashvertisement in the first instance.
(Score: 2) by patella.whack on Sunday May 29 2016, @02:43AM
thanks to a post of yours awhile back, i installed GWX, so kudos. Hadn't heard of Aegis until now. thanks for the mention
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Sunday May 29 2016, @02:45AM
You're more than welcome!
(Score: 2) by patella.whack on Sunday May 29 2016, @03:05AM
(an aside, my frowny-faced enemy)
democrat-IC for your sig, or is that intentional?
(Score: 3, Interesting) by Runaway1956 on Sunday May 29 2016, @03:24AM
It's intentional - the idea is to offend both parties. ;^) I'm thrilled that the old reliable GOP voters have taken the election out of the hands of party officials, and I'm cheering Bernie and the threat of a revolution among the Dems. This is turning into a beautiful election year. The one thing that would really make me happy, is for Justice to finally prosecute Shrillary. "Clinton for Prison 2016!"
(Score: 2) by patella.whack on Sunday May 29 2016, @03:30AM
Yes! Offend both parties is a laudable goal. IMO This seems to be a crucial year in terms of potential fracture. What is the most we can hope for? Probably, or rather, not likely, but hopefully: a third party.
Well, Shillary is indeed an apt moniker, but 'they' got nothin' on her. She ain't going to prison. She's goin to the White House.
(Score: 1) by FatPhil on Sunday May 29 2016, @08:50AM
If you want to slashvertise, be prepared to be torn to shreds.
Oh, inB4 the other lunies: what's this "windows" thing?
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people; the smallest discuss themselves
(Score: 2) by zocalo on Sunday May 29 2016, @10:57AM
UNIX? They're not even circumcised! Savages!