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What's more dangerous nowadays: To not update Win11, or to update it? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by PiraHxCx@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I always remember WannaCry as a reason to keep Windows updated (no, I wasn't affected by it), but every new update is full of AI bloat :S
I keep all the communication with the mothership blocked and open just the Wuauserv, Bits and few domains just for updates, and every new update that are new services trying to call home, and this one update sitting here waiting for me to allow internet access I read the content and it is very descriptive about "Copilot+ PCs unique features", "AI-Powered experience", "Accessibility and input" (they added AI to a bunch of stuff), "User interface and experience" (more AI and widgets), then they say they added this Windows Hello and Windows Share that I don't even want to know, and for security all they say is "Critical security fixes are included to help keep your system protected against emerging threats." but to get this I need to get all their AI crap that might be a bigger security and privacy risk than whatever "Critical security fix" they included :S

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[–] CountVon@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

There is an option to pay for Extended Security Update (ESU) support for Windows 10. It'll give you access to critical security and Windows Defender antivirus updates, but no fixes or updates to features. There are three ways to pay:

"Free" if you're syncing data to their cloud (pay by letting them datamine your data and settings)
With Microsoft Reward points, which I believe are primarily earned by using Bing (pay by letting them datamine your searches)
For $30 a year, at least for the first year, though I've read the price goes up each year as they want to drive everyone to Win11.

The program would conceivably allow you to kick the can down the road, possibly as far as Oct. 2028. Personally, I opted instead to switch to Linux months ago instead, and don't regret my choice.

[–] Lfrith@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago

Ltsc is the better route for those staying on Windows with no Microsoft login being required.

Windows 10 ltsc will get security updates until 2032.