Bird Series No 60

I downloaded Windows 10 a few days ago when it came out, and all I’ve dealt with are viruses and malware ever since. I had a link in the favorites bar on all 3 browsers that said “sexy pictures” right after the install. !!! Thanks, Microsoft!! I’ve wasted so much time trying to fix it, and just when I think it’s fixed, bam..more crazy stuff happens – hijacked browser with popups and web pages opening all on their own. My computer was fine before the upgrade. 

Bird Series No 61

It only took me 3 days, and lots of other downloads to get rid of the viruses and malware. Of course, Windows Defender never picked anything up. No surprise there.

I know now more than ever, I AM BUYING A MAC, and then I will never have to deal with Windoze again. Ever since Windows 7, the company has really gone down hill. Vista, XP, Windows 8. I’ve dealt with all of them. Heck, I was even around for Windows 2.0, which was a reallllly long time ago. I have finally come to my senses. Wasting time and money on junk is not my thing anymore. I know Apple is far from perfect (I’m a geek, I spend a lot of time reading about tech), but..given the alternative, it’s looking pretty good to me.  

Bird Series No 62

Windows 10 is a step above 8.1, for sure. But, c’mon..Windows 8 was an absolute joke. Anything is better than that horrid mess. 

Hey, if you don’t mind being spied on, Win 10 is darn near perfect. Don’t get me started on the privacy policies. There’s already enough being written about it here, here, here. There’s a lot more if you Google it. I highly suggest you learn how to protect yourself. All that glitters isn’t gold, and Cortana looks like a fun new toy (I was excited about it for about 3 seconds), but I immediately shut it off. It’s nothing but glorified spyware. Here’s how I turned it off. This is my favorite step – 

Go to Settings – Privacy and turn off everything that looks dodgy

Here’s the thing..EVERYTHING looked dodgy to me, and it’s all turned off now. However, I just checked my settings again, and found many things turned back on. Don’t tell me you have to change the settings every time you restart the computer. If that’s the case, I’m going to the nearest Apple store TODAY. Forget ordering it online.

Bird Series No 63

I think it absolutely stinks to have a lot of apps installed that I can’t uninstall, too..like Xbox. I’m a grown ass woman. I don’t play Xbox. I will NEVER play Xbox, but I can’t uninstall the app from MY computer. The computer I bought with MY own money. “The things you own end up owning you.” Famous line from Fight Club, one of my favorite movies. So true. It owns me alright. 

So, good luck! I think we’re all going to need it. It’s only going to get worse from here on out. Once you have Windows 10, your computer will update automatically (once a year from what I read), whether you want it upgraded or not. You have no choice in the matter. Ahh, choices. I remember having those once upon a time. Those were the good ole days now gone forever.