cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/609404

I mean, exactly how invasive are default operating systems? (Like Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, iOS) Do they log your keystrokes, log passwords, capture screen, upload your photos, videos, or audio? (Assuming you aren’t a target of government) Is it even possible for the average person who doesn’t feel comfortable messing with installing operating systems to have any privacy?

  • @s_sEnglish
    5•1 year ago

    Windows is such a complete pain in the ass to use anymore I’m not sure Linux is really all that more difficult.

    I know people have really been slow-boiled on the windows side the past 15 years or so, and the frustrations you could encounter are unique to each platform, but I really do think we’re at a point that if you can competently admin your own windows system, you can admin a linux system.

    And if you can’t be assed to admin either, then you have a few options:

    • Hire a nerd to admin your computer
    • Only use a work computer (and non-personal stuff)
    • resign to using an iPad where Apple is your admin. 😂