Windows 10: Where do I begin?

So last week Microsoft released Windows 10 to the world, for free; “for free?!” you might say, “what is the catch?” you may ask. No one but Microsoft really knows the agenda behind the true reasons for the free release, and the motivating factor for the upgrade in this new way it was presented. Many have theories, from they want to be nice, too they are secret operatives working with the government to steal your personal data. Whatever their reason let us review the new operating system released, the dos, the don'ts; the whys and what the F*#$ is that?

1.       The Review

The Windows seems to be running smother and cleaner, at least on my devices. It would seem that Microsoft has come up with what Linux had Mac has done for years and given you resources. The setback appears to be all the added features that take this advantage away. There seems to be a lot of running process that should be off by default. Some features added that would be better to be on if the user wants. It would also appear that to turn these off it is a bit of a runaround. But Microsoft will be Microsoft, I truly didn’t expect anything else.

I see Windows 10 as a better product then the last 3 OS’s and it is about time. It has an updated view with all of our favorite features. Whatever you think of Windows, in any shape or form, this new OS is by far a win for Microsoft. Let us not forget though that it is still early and Microsoft could still sour the milk. 

2.       The Reform

Windows 10,as stated before, has some features that tend to decrease productivity and resource power. It is my suggestion that you go the following links as to how to turn these off:

·         http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4026-cortana-turn-off-windows-10-a.html

·         http://www.techworm.net/2015/07/windows-10-bugs-too-many-start-menu-apps-will-break-it.html

·         http://fossbytes.com/how-to-reclaim-free-regain-20-gb-disk-space-after-windows-10-upgrade/

·         http://fossbytes.com/windows-10-steals-your-internet-bandwidth-to-send-updates-to-others-disable-it-here/

·         http://thehackernews.com/2015/07/windows-10-wi-fi-sense-explained-actual.html

If you Google hard enough you can find a fix, or workaround for anything, these were a few I found that work great. Why any of these are on by default in the world we live in today I will never understand. They are making it easier and easier to hack a system, and exploit vulnerabilities. Although Microsoft will claim that the security risks are not to be a concern as they will not allow your personal info or data to compromised, it has been said that these issues can help a hacker create an easy Man in the middle attack, so beware.

3.       The Finale

As with any OS put out it will take time for everyone to get on board, I am in the belief that this Windows 10 will be good, I just hope that they can stay up with it for ten years. So before you do anything make sure you know what you are getting, make sure you know how to get rid of what you don’t want; and as always “Don’t Trust Anyone, or Anything!”