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I haven't had problems with viruses, spyware and ransomware on Windows for years. Microsoft's builtin spyware marketed as telemetry and diagnostics otoh is very
by arkitaip 4y ago
I haven't had problems with viruses, spyware and ransomware on Windows for years. Microsoft's builtin spyware marketed as telemetry and diagnostics otoh is very difficult to counter even with dedicated tools like O&O ShutUp10. I get why companies don't want to risk giving business secrets to Microsoft.
- ziddoap 4y ago>I haven't had problems with viruses, spyware and ransomware on Windows for years. That's great and all, but I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. That there isn't a problem of malware/ransomware? Because there certainly is, and for most organizations the risk of malware/ransomware is much more significant than the fact that Windows gets some error reporting and usage statistics and such.
- trelane 4y agoHaving such a supermajority of desktop operating systems in use means you get most of the developer attention. Unfortunately, it seems to surprise folks that malware also has developers responding to the overall market conditions. Microsoft is certainly doing their best to mitigate the negative consequences of the monoculture, but it remains a fact and an issue. Just like in biological systems, diversity in software is also critically important for the health of the population.
- 101008 4y agoHey, quick question. I have been the same for years, using Windows without any problems (at least that I know of!). But soon I will have to go to the offices of the startup that I work for (I work remotely) and they all use Mac, and I am a bit worried if they start asking question about how I keep my computer secure. Anyone (not only parent author) can recommend something? A software to install or anything like that?