Windows 10

esuhl

Double_V wrote: »

How can i remove metro style boxes from start menu ?

I think you just right-click on them and choose the relevant option.

custardy

esuhl wrote: »

I feel a bit hard-done-by that I have to manually set up basic features of the GUI to make the OS usable. Can I pin folders containing groups of programs to resemble the hierarchy of the XP start menu?

The XP start menu wasn't ideal as installers tried to add entries to the root of the menu, leaving a mess of duplicate entries and leaving the user to tediously maintain the hierarchy. But it least it was straightforward. I kind of assumed that when Vista came out, one of the improvements to the start menu would be to categorise programs by function -- like many GNU desktop managers (such as XFCE) do.

But no. The horrible start menu leaves me feeling like I've returned to Windows 3.x where the default way to start programs would be to shove the shortcuts in a desktop folder.



Well... it's the overwhelming lack of privacy by default that really puts me off. I don't trust Microsoft to resist the urge to steal my data -- it looks like that's what their business model will based on.

And enforced unskippable video advertising built into my PC? F*** off, Microsoft!

http://www.tenforums.com/customization/7446-create-folders-start-menu-organize.html

grumpycrab

Double_V wrote: »

How can i remove metro style boxes from start menu ?

I was quoting somebody else (sorry if I was wrong; perhaps I'd better try it first;) "right click on them and un-pin from the menu "

grumpycrab

esuhl wrote: »

...Well... it's the overwhelming lack of privacy by default that really puts me off. I don't trust Microsoft to resist the urge to steal my data -- it looks like that's what their business model will based on.

And enforced unskippable video advertising built into my PC? F*** off, Microsoft!

On the plus side W10 gives a stable, supported platform for ones work (or play) until 2025...

GunJack

grumpycrab wrote: »

On the plus side W10 gives a stable, supported platform for ones work (or play) until 2025...

a bit early to claim that as yet...let's see what the first year brings

Money_Saving_Dude

[FONT=&quot]If you really really really have to use Windows 10 please be aware:


By default Windows 10 will share your Wi-Fi network password(s) with:[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]- All of your Outlook contacts.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot] S[/FONT]uggest that you should opt-out.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]- All of your Skype contacts.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot] S[/FONT]uggest that you should opt-out.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]How-to opt-out?[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]- Start (button)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]- (type) Wi-Fi[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]- (select) Manage Wi-Fi[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Want to inhibit sharing of you WiFi Access Point?[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]- Add a "_optout" suffix to your SSID[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]To share you WiFi password with your Facebook friends, you must opt-in. It is an all-or-nothing opt-in.[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]

Yolina

Money_Saving_Dude wrote: »

It is an all-or-nothing opt-in.

Maybe not quite http://www.zdnet.com/article/no-windows-10s-wi-fi-sense-feature-is-not-a-security-risk/

A moot point as far as I am concerned because I don't use Outlook, or Skype or Facebook so, erm, yeah :rotfl:

enfield_freddy

sign into your Microsoft account to manage wifi sense




handy that as I have not got nor do I want a Microsoft account


next suggestion please

RumRat

Yolina wrote: »

Maybe not quite http://www.zdnet.com/article/no-windows-10s-wi-fi-sense-feature-is-not-a-security-risk/

A moot point as far as I am concerned because I don't use Outlook, or Skype or Facebook so, erm, yeah :rotfl:

Yes, I read that article last week. It's the most sensible article on the Wi-Fi sense issue.
The problem for MS is that so much of the press stuff is wrong, because it's regurgitated rubbish that the average punter doesn't know what's what.
I guess that's the problem for MS. Millions of average Joe's getting the system from day one.

custardy

enfield_freddy wrote: »

sign into your Microsoft account to manage wifi sense




handy that as I have not got nor do I want a Microsoft account


next suggestion please

Why wouldn't you simply set up an account?
You do really seem desperate to find a problem with W10.