> I think you missed the part of my comment that mentioned me being in a computer store
Not really. You mentioned Linux, you should be able to right click.
> probably the best way to go about it would be to set up a firewall or similar and try to kill all outgoing to microsoft.com
It wouldn't be.
1. I don't want to kill updates.
2. I'm more interested in whether I should trust Microsoft. If the telemetry sends how many times I opened built-in whether app and such then I suppose I'm fine with that. I'm also fine with online searches in start menu if they can be turned off, as well as services related to Cortana if they can be turned off. I wouldn't be okay with Windows scanning my computer and sending telemetry on what third-party software I use or documents I view. There were articles on the internet that were later debunked, but I can't seem to find something well sourced on what exactly is going on beyond tutorials on how to turn various knobs.
Not really. You mentioned Linux, you should be able to right click.
> probably the best way to go about it would be to set up a firewall or similar and try to kill all outgoing to microsoft.com
It wouldn't be.
1. I don't want to kill updates. 2. I'm more interested in whether I should trust Microsoft. If the telemetry sends how many times I opened built-in whether app and such then I suppose I'm fine with that. I'm also fine with online searches in start menu if they can be turned off, as well as services related to Cortana if they can be turned off. I wouldn't be okay with Windows scanning my computer and sending telemetry on what third-party software I use or documents I view. There were articles on the internet that were later debunked, but I can't seem to find something well sourced on what exactly is going on beyond tutorials on how to turn various knobs.