I shouldn't have to do this, but I run a powershell script on all of my new Windows 10 PCs to remove the bloatware. I'm sure this isn't a complete list, but it should get the vast majority of it.
(tip, to list all apps, use the powershell command: Get-AppxPackage | Out-File Apps.txt )
Here's what I run to remove obvious bloatware / crapware:
Windows 10 phones ship with an app called "Maps." The same mapping back-end is used by the Maps app, and the HERE app. So Windows 10 phone users aren't out of a GPS/Navigation app, just constrained to using the Maps app from Microsoft.
Working in IT, and frequently watching desktop users, I was surprised to learn that MANY people actually use the Caps Lock key as shift. To make a capital letter, they will turn on caps, press the letter, then turn off caps. I've see 3 people in the last year do this!
I had pretty much the same issue, only a different provider (TWC). I wound up just getting a $20/month Linode virtual server, and haven't had any issues since, and I don't have to host any physical hardware at my house.
How could we guarantee no spying or eavesdropping via Skype? I think some sort of scrambling/de-scrambling/encryption program that sits at both ends of the Skype connection would do the trick. I'm surprised nothing like this already exists.
Introducing the new Microsoft LiveBook. Boots right in to Microsoft's cloud-based OS. Skydrive, Skype, Office365, Bing search, Hotmail. Coming your way in 2015 or sooner.
I like your conclusion about wall street fat cats using linux to manipulate the market, but to blame Linux is overshooting it. This is like blaming murders on handgun ownership. Just because someone uses a tool for evil doesn't make the tool itself evil.
I remember when ATI.com went to Artificial Turds Inc, a company who sold a fake turd carefully placed atop astroturf, and shipped to anyone. That was way cooler than the current ATI.com.
I bought a 600-dollar-is Dell Inspiron this week with Windows 7. It had about 3 full pages of factory-installed crapware. Took a good amount of time to uninstall all the garbage. Most I've seen in a long time.
Do you like your job? If yes, then just say "Ok, boss, I agree that the store bought cables are a safer bet. I'm used to making the cables on my own, ensuring proper length, etc, but for this application I agree with you, a factory-made cable would be the better choice."
Even though, we geeks know that a decent CAT5E/CAT6 cable with a good 568A or 568B crimp would perform EXACTLY the same.
There. Thanks for asking Slashdot.
I thought this was interesting. Apparently, the "hackers" used Ctunnel.com to proxy to Yahoo! mail accounts, and everything they did is completely traceable.
Regarding the pissed off psychic comment, here is what Slashdot's banned page says:
(title)BANNED(/title)
Either your network or ip address has been banned from Slashdot
...due to script flooding that originated from your network or ip address -- or this IP might have been used to post comments designed to break web browser rendering. Or you crawled us with a rude robot, especially one that doesn't understand RFCs very well.
If you feel that this is unwarranted, feel free to include your IP address (67.159.44.138) in the subject of an email, and we will examine why there is a ban. If you fail to include the IP address (again, in the subject!), then your message will be deleted and ignored. I mean come on, we're good, we're not psychic.
If you think your IP number is different from 67.159.44.138, tell us both.
If you are using a browser with some kind of add-on that crawls or caches pages for you, tell us what it is.
Since you can't read the FAQ because you're banned, here's the relevant portion:
Why is my IP banned?
Perhaps you are running some sort of program that loaded thousands of Slashdot Pages. We have limited resources here and are fairly protective of them. We need to make sure that everyone shares. If your IP loads thousands of pages in a day, you will likely be banned. Please note that many proxy servers load large quantities of pages, but we can usually distinguish between proxy servers being used by humans, and IPs running software that is hammering our servers.
Your IP might have been used to perform some sort of denial of service attack against Slashdot. These range from simple programs that just load a lot of pages, to programs that attempt to coordinate an avalanche of posts in the forums (often through misconfigured "Open Relay" proxy servers).
You might be using a proxy server that is also being used by another person who did something from the above list. You should have your proxy server administrator contact us.
Your IP might have been used to post comments designed to break web browser rendering.
Answered by: CmdrTaco
Last Modified: 7/02/02
How do I get an IP Unbanned?
Email banned@slashdot.org. Make sure to include the IP in question, and any other pertinent information. If you are connecting through a proxy server, you might need to have your proxy server's admin contact us instead of you.
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Now I can finally open a pic of yo mamma!
*badum-ching
I shouldn't have to do this, but I run a powershell script on all of my new Windows 10 PCs to remove the bloatware. I'm sure this isn't a complete list, but it should get the vast majority of it.
(tip, to list all apps, use the powershell command: Get-AppxPackage | Out-File Apps.txt )
Here's what I run to remove obvious bloatware / crapware:
Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *DrawboardPDF* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *FarmVille2CountryEscape* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Asphalt8Airborne* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *PandoraMediaInc* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *CandyCrushSodaSaga* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftSolitaireCollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *BingNews* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *HolographicFirstRun* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft3DViewer* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *ZuneVideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Facebook* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.SkypeApp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *SkypeApp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Appconnector* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Wallet* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Office.Sway* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Zune* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Viber* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *MusicMakerJam* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *USATODAY* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Enpass* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Flipboard* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *TheNewYorkTimes* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *3DBuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *WindowsFeedbackHub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Drawboard* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *king.com* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *SurfaceHub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *SketchBook* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *WinZip* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *WindowsMaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft3DViewer* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Print3D* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Disney* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *PicsArt* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Spotify* | Remove-AppxPackage
Windows 10 phones ship with an app called "Maps." The same mapping back-end is used by the Maps app, and the HERE app. So Windows 10 phone users aren't out of a GPS/Navigation app, just constrained to using the Maps app from Microsoft.
Working in IT, and frequently watching desktop users, I was surprised to learn that MANY people actually use the Caps Lock key as shift. To make a capital letter, they will turn on caps, press the letter, then turn off caps. I've see 3 people in the last year do this!
I had pretty much the same issue, only a different provider (TWC). I wound up just getting a $20/month Linode virtual server, and haven't had any issues since, and I don't have to host any physical hardware at my house.
...people start crapping out citrus fruits?
How could we guarantee no spying or eavesdropping via Skype? I think some sort of scrambling/de-scrambling/encryption program that sits at both ends of the Skype connection would do the trick. I'm surprised nothing like this already exists.
Introducing the new Microsoft LiveBook. Boots right in to Microsoft's cloud-based OS. Skydrive, Skype, Office365, Bing search, Hotmail. Coming your way in 2015 or sooner.
I like your conclusion about wall street fat cats using linux to manipulate the market, but to blame Linux is overshooting it. This is like blaming murders on handgun ownership. Just because someone uses a tool for evil doesn't make the tool itself evil.
Postini is cheap, and your MTA can be configured to send and receive mail through it. Plus you'll get fantastic SPAM filtering. Problem solved.
I remember when ATI.com went to Artificial Turds Inc, a company who sold a fake turd carefully placed atop astroturf, and shipped to anyone. That was way cooler than the current ATI.com.
Ahh, memories. So long ATI.
"The winner of the $10,000 prize purse at the World Pinball Championships has requested his entire winnings in quarters."
"Vegetative State" Plants Can Communicate"
It should more aptly be named: iLisa 2010.
Tablets are a stupid idea. But then again, so is the name "iPod" for a portable music player.
I'd recommend just NOT using X-MODEM or Z-MODEM! Bit errors everywhere. Especially when mom picks up the telephone! ggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I bought a 600-dollar-is Dell Inspiron this week with Windows 7. It had about 3 full pages of factory-installed crapware. Took a good amount of time to uninstall all the garbage. Most I've seen in a long time.
I'm ok with the security chip as long as it also has a Math Coprocessor. First post?
No, No, Yes!
Because: "Radio Shack: You've got questions, we've got blank stares!"
Do you like your job? If yes, then just say "Ok, boss, I agree that the store bought cables are a safer bet. I'm used to making the cables on my own, ensuring proper length, etc, but for this application I agree with you, a factory-made cable would be the better choice." Even though, we geeks know that a decent CAT5E/CAT6 cable with a good 568A or 568B crimp would perform EXACTLY the same. There. Thanks for asking Slashdot.
I'm not impressed. I can do this with my current LCD Screen. Watch thi*#&$&#*((*#
I LOL'd hard at that last line in TFA.
I thought this was interesting. Apparently, the "hackers" used Ctunnel.com to proxy to Yahoo! mail accounts, and everything they did is completely traceable.
Regarding the pissed off psychic comment, here is what Slashdot's banned page says:
...due to script flooding that originated from your network or ip address -- or this IP might have been used to post comments designed to break web browser rendering. Or you crawled us with a rude robot, especially one that doesn't understand RFCs very well.
(title)BANNED(/title)
Either your network or ip address has been banned from Slashdot
If you feel that this is unwarranted, feel free to include your IP address (67.159.44.138) in the subject of an email, and we will examine why there is a ban. If you fail to include the IP address (again, in the subject!), then your message will be deleted and ignored. I mean come on, we're good, we're not psychic.
If you think your IP number is different from 67.159.44.138, tell us both.
If you are using a browser with some kind of add-on that crawls or caches pages for you, tell us what it is.
Since you can't read the FAQ because you're banned, here's the relevant portion: Why is my IP banned?
Perhaps you are running some sort of program that loaded thousands of Slashdot Pages. We have limited resources here and are fairly protective of them. We need to make sure that everyone shares. If your IP loads thousands of pages in a day, you will likely be banned. Please note that many proxy servers load large quantities of pages, but we can usually distinguish between proxy servers being used by humans, and IPs running software that is hammering our servers.
Your IP might have been used to perform some sort of denial of service attack against Slashdot. These range from simple programs that just load a lot of pages, to programs that attempt to coordinate an avalanche of posts in the forums (often through misconfigured "Open Relay" proxy servers).
You might be using a proxy server that is also being used by another person who did something from the above list. You should have your proxy server administrator contact us.
Your IP might have been used to post comments designed to break web browser rendering.
Answered by: CmdrTaco Last Modified: 7/02/02 How do I get an IP Unbanned?
Email banned@slashdot.org. Make sure to include the IP in question, and any other pertinent information. If you are connecting through a proxy server, you might need to have your proxy server's admin contact us instead of you.
Answered by: CmdrTaco Last Modified: 3/26/02