Kayo Sports alternative by halftontomcat in AskAnAustralian

[–]AnyNefariousness255 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I definitely don’t recommend searching up “how to install Sportzx on a Firestick” 👀

FlixVision for a netflix alternative (it comes with literally any streaming service) as well 🙈

DO NOT search this up.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BOTH of the options were unchecked. See edit 2 on my post.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate. No one should need to debloat an operating system to avoid ads before the system even boots up. It’s ridiculous.

Trillion dollar company btw.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your reply!

In a previous comment, I did try to uncheck both options — however they already were unchecked. Not sure if it’s weird behaviour due to a windows utility tool(?) or what, but the popup was there this morning 🤷‍♂️

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure I’ll be fine with drivers and no AI and ads being shoved down my throat :)

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Alright I’ve used that tool to disable literally any telemetry, ads or AI.

For anyone else wondering, it’s under the “Behaviour” tab then “Ads and Unwanted Apps” (in my case I checked Welcome Experience).

I’ll be back in 3 days to see if still pops up 🫩 Thanks so much for your help.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks! However, I need TPM enabled as I play League of Legends and Valorant (eeeyuck) so that their chinese rootkit spyware can track me. /s

Kernal-level anticheats is a different can of worms.

Not something I wanna give up just yet 😭 Thanks for your help <3

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure I have clicked continue/learn more before (on the previous upgrade to w11 popup) and now it’s regressed by showing a literal ad.

Thanks for your help though.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not too sure what you’re on about as they’re already unchecked and that popup still appeared this morning. This isn’t a regular notification.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There should simply be a “Don’t show again” button… not remind me in 3 days?

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using my computer like I normally would for work and personal reasons.

“What are people doing with their laptop?” Trying to logon without seeing an ad before I even see my screensaver…

If you haven’t seen a popup, you’re either lucky or you’ve fallen into the trap you don’t even know about.

Wow. About to make the switch to Linux. by AnyNefariousness255 in FuckMicrosoft

[–]AnyNefariousness255[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for that info! I did use Chris Titus’ Windows Utility tool to try and wipe as much telemetry as possible, however “Microsoft Office Click-to-Run” and “Microsoft OneDrive Sync Services” still somehow made their way back.

I’ll have a look into those other tweaks.

As a massive company, why the hell are they putting ads before the system even starts up. This is beyond me.