It's nearly a slideshow for me too. I use my Android phone for nearly everything. I do have Windows 10 computers, but rarely use them.
I wonder how many users out there technically "have" Windows 10 devices, but for all intents and purposes are just desk ornaments pushed aside by Android or IOS?
OPTION #1, your data+metadata is sold to whoever will pay after your credit card has been successfully billed for your first installment of your contractual payment plan. Phone carriers everywhere look on with envy.
- Add Candy Crush Deluxe Ad Edition (replaces Solitaire) - Replace Minesweeper with FarmVille - Finally, require the viewing of a 30 second Ad to open any appliation
What did that really mean? I for one, never fully understood where they were going with that idea.
Was it to become more Google-ish, always in "Beta", slowing adding changes ever so subtlety?
Perhaps, but I think now we are getting the clearer picture. Now that Windows is a service that you "subscribe to" the users not shelling out the big bucks (i.e. corporate site licencees and Software Assurance customers) are seeing control of their computers slowly removed.
Microsoft now seems to feel that if you do not own a "licence", you use OUR service "OUR WAY", end of story. Over. Out.
I am keeping my iPhone 6 as a spare, in case my shiny new Samsung S7 Edge meets an untimely fate. It also works great as a Bluetooth music player, it won't be interrupted by phone calls or text messages. My devices are tools to me, I wish to get the most for the money spent on them. I have also sold a few old iphones, so it's possible they are still in use today as well.
I agree that once a phone is no longer able to get software updates it's usefulness fades fast, but even old phones can still do what they once did well: play music, make phone calls, send text messages, use apps with low hardware requirements, act as an alarm clock, or toddler fodder.
Meanwhile, in Android, all you have to do to disable all Google Services, root the phone, install Windows, apply the reg fix, and turn off all updates!
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They should add this to all product labels.
I for one have made option 5 and 6 my new defaults.
Either bathroom 0 OR 1.
It does not make a BIT of difference.
It's nearly a slideshow for me too. I use my Android phone for nearly everything. I do have Windows 10 computers, but rarely use them.
I wonder how many users out there technically "have" Windows 10 devices, but for all intents and purposes are just desk ornaments pushed aside by Android or IOS?
"It's a TRAP!!!"
If you are going to go back, then do it in style... Windows 98 SE!
So Bob self identifies as female now?
The 90's may be back... but this is 2016...
Microsoft is slowly but, apparently, surely removing the control of your computer from you and giving it to Microsoft.
Are we sure we are talking about Microsoft? Funny, I thought that was the Government's job?
There is really only one option:
OPTION #1, your data+metadata is sold to whoever will pay after your credit card has been successfully billed for your first installment of your contractual payment plan. Phone carriers everywhere look on with envy.
Then you better unplug your device(s), insert them in a large container filled with water, and bury them 6 Meters underground.
They will find a way in...
How much will 'format C:' run me?
The next stage:
- Add Candy Crush Deluxe Ad Edition (replaces Solitaire)
- Replace Minesweeper with FarmVille
- Finally, require the viewing of a 30 second Ad to open any appliation
Microsoft BOB has a new name...
Cortana.
The 90's are back baby!
Yes... and Microsoft sees your face too. Windows HELLO! ;)
What did that really mean? I for one, never fully understood where they were going with that idea.
Was it to become more Google-ish, always in "Beta", slowing adding changes ever so subtlety?
Perhaps, but I think now we are getting the clearer picture. Now that Windows is a service that you "subscribe to" the users not shelling out the big bucks (i.e. corporate site licencees and Software Assurance customers) are seeing control of their computers slowly removed.
Microsoft now seems to feel that if you do not own a "licence", you use OUR service "OUR WAY", end of story. Over. Out.
Not sure I like this.
I am keeping my iPhone 6 as a spare, in case my shiny new Samsung S7 Edge meets an untimely fate. It also works great as a Bluetooth music player, it won't be interrupted by phone calls or text messages. My devices are tools to me, I wish to get the most for the money spent on them. I have also sold a few old iphones, so it's possible they are still in use today as well.
I agree that once a phone is no longer able to get software updates it's usefulness fades fast, but even old phones can still do what they once did well: play music, make phone calls, send text messages, use apps with low hardware requirements, act as an alarm clock, or toddler fodder.
iPhones do last a long time. I bet a lot of them are still working as hand-me downs to the kids, spares, etc..
Apple and McDonald's have reached common ground.
Don't you mean iSheep?
populace...
Heh, that's a good catch, slightly different words there. Must have never had that word on a spelling test in school - dern publik skoool sistem!
Will this camera footage be a part of the NBC Broadcast? That would make some epic footage!
Meanwhile, in Android, all you have to do to disable all Google Services, root the phone, install Windows, apply the reg fix, and turn off all updates!
I'll turn on Fox News for the fair and balanced report!
Ah... but the difference is that at least the populous knows about those cameras!
I'd be more worried about the hidden camera in my outhouse, my woodshed, and my dog house (never can trust some breeds).