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Will Microsoft start watching you on Windows 11?

Paul


Microsoft Requirements

According to Microsoft requirement page for Windows 11, you will need to have some of these things enable to be able to install it.   Let me show you what I see of the top and maybe even read between the lines:

  • You will be required to have internet connectivity for Windows 11 Home.
  • The System will need to be TPM Enabled. (If you have an NVME, You probably already have a TPM on your system.)
  • Microsoft Edge will be the Default Browser (That’s was expected by me)
  • Taskbar Alignment to the bottom of the screen is the only location allowed.  (I heard there is a Hack for this).
  • Required to have at least two cores to be able to install Windows 11.
  • Apps can no longer customize areas of the Taskbar.  (I am not sure what they mean by this but it will probably change the app development in the future.)

So who’s watching you?

I have a few issues with this requirement for one, the need to require to have an internet access to for first boot.   There will be people in countries who have no access to internet or people who don’t want to be tracked by Microsoft.   That is something I am cautious about when it comes to booting into Windows.   I don’t want Microsoft to know what I am doing or have access to any of the data that I am during with their system.   I specifically make sure that is what I want by opting out of those features when I installed Windows 10.   I turned off those features before I even started using Windows 10.   I might just be one of those who was security aware of the problems associated with leaking my personal information or having someone watch what I am doing online.   I know I don’t have privacy online but I do try to protect what I can when I can.

WIndows 11 Pro?

Granted, Windows 11 Home is the only thing they say requires internet connection, I am curious to see what the requirements are for Windows 11 Pro.   Will I need to do all this for the Professional versions also?   Until Then, I will keep with Windows 10 Pro(*Get the OEM version for $21.96 USD* Affiliate Link), because I don’t have to worry about logging into Windows 10 with my Microsoft account.   Even though, I am using skype and other features that I log into.  I am however not giving them much information as I could be.   Although, As I am looking at the business side of Windows 11, I do not see the requirement for needing an internet connection to run Windows 11 Business.  I think that is what you call the Professional edition.   Either way, I’ll wait and see what happens in the future and see what the requirements are.

Are you going to use Windows 11?  What do you think about it?  Why not leave a comment and tell me what your thoughts are about Windows 11?

Is Windows 10 being put on the chopping block?

Paul
Windows II Logo

Microsoft readies launch

It’s like trying to stuff a van into a mini cooper and then selling it for more than it’s worth.   If you haven’t been paying attention lately, Microsoft decided to create Windows 11 and that got leaked all over the internet.   I’ve not had a chance to sit down and play with it but I am impressed with the screenshots of the UI and even hearing some of the other things.   I am sure Microsoft will always try to stuff everything they can into Windows 11 and then some.   The event is actually June 24th, 2020 at 11am and you can watch like everyone else and hear all about it.  So what does that mean for people who want to upgrade and It looks like it will be an upgrade feature for people who have Windows 11 but that might change.

Design of Windows 11

If all the screenshots I’ve seen online are correct and I don’t know just yet, I have request to be put back into the beta program from Windows upgrades.  I will tell you what I think when they finally release it.   I am quite curious as to how well it reacts to upgrade if that’s going to happen or will we have to buy it?  I don’t know just yet.   There are several videos of the Windows 11 leak and people showing it off, I am unsure of how reliable these videos are but I figured it would be something to at least look at and see for yourself.

The Next Windows

So I am going to say that it is probably going to be like Windows 12 and so on.   They will probably do this from time to time and if the current product cycle holds it will probably be every 5 to 6 years.   So you can bet it will probably progress from 12 to 13 and so on.   I am sure this will be interesting to see just what they have planned on June 24th and even be able to see it in person when it is finally released.