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Whenever I get Windows-curious, the one thing holding me back is all the telemetry and privacy compromises I hear about on forums like HN. One thing I'd love to

Whenever I get Windows-curious, the one thing holding me back is all the telemetry and privacy compromises I hear about on forums like HN. One thing I'd love to see in a "switch to Windows" list is a simple list of steps to harden the privacy characteristics of a fresh Windows 10 installation. I occasionally see automated solutions for this, but it's hard for me to judge the reliability and trustworthiness of such tools. A simple, clear list would be great.

meowster 6y ago
The problem is such lists become obsolete after the next update when Microsoft introduces a new privacy-invading feature or they revert some of the settings that you previously changed. The only winning move is not to play.
Yoofie 6y ago
What you probably want is Windows 10 LTSC. It's barebones Windows 10 but without all extra crap that comes installed with all the other versions of Windows. I have been running it for a while now and its great.
- namero999 6y ago
  Do you need a specific key for it, or would my 10 Pro license work?
  - jftuga 6y ago
    LTSC is definitely the best Windows 10 version for office / dev work. You need an Enterprise license as a Pro license will not work. Also, LTSC can be hard to come by. See /r/Windows10LTSC for Q&A.