Windows 10 Update Considerations
I haven’t installed Windows 10 (W10) preferring to wait for more stable releases. But whatever you decide I recommend extensive research because W10 may not be what you expect or want.
My main concern is privacy. W10 privacy features are turned on by default and some cannot be turned off. I don’t like the unrestricted data transfers to MS.
As an RVer my second main concern about W10 is my capped data and internet bandwidth with my Verizon MiFi. W10 has mandatory updates which restrict me from delaying the updates out a month or two as I approach the limit for the current month. I do keep my systems updated within this restriction. Note that the data restriction does not apply if I use someone else’s WiFi for which security may be a concern.
Microsoft (MS) has a history of multiple large updates per month plus some are a disaster so I never immediately update. W10 has some capability of update delay but not enough for me.
My third main concern is upgrading my two current laptops to W10. The upgrade for each laptop involves down loading about 3GB of data. Then if I want a clean install I have to download W10 a second time.
Another major concern is that upgrading all too often fails. There are credible reports in the media to this effect. Also updated drivers for printers, display hardware etc for W10 may not or ever be available.
For many W10 is a good experience and that is great but for others not so great. The first major major update has just started (11/15) which should improve W10.
My laptops don’t have touch screens and they are not a tablet or phone. And I don’t want the tile style Start window. I would install a vendor program that allows the use of a more traditional Start window when/if I start using W10.
MS is moving towards cloud based paid subscription software like office and data storage. This approach due to privacy and increased access time do not appeal to me.
There may be fewer issues with new hardware and W10 installed. That does not mean that older devices like printers will work however and you may also be exposed to future update problems.
I have other concerns about W10 and I can only repeat to do your own research. A free upgrade does not mean that there will be no costs involved.
My main concern is privacy. W10 privacy features are turned on by default and some cannot be turned off. I don’t like the unrestricted data transfers to MS.
As an RVer my second main concern about W10 is my capped data and internet bandwidth with my Verizon MiFi. W10 has mandatory updates which restrict me from delaying the updates out a month or two as I approach the limit for the current month. I do keep my systems updated within this restriction. Note that the data restriction does not apply if I use someone else’s WiFi for which security may be a concern.
Microsoft (MS) has a history of multiple large updates per month plus some are a disaster so I never immediately update. W10 has some capability of update delay but not enough for me.
My third main concern is upgrading my two current laptops to W10. The upgrade for each laptop involves down loading about 3GB of data. Then if I want a clean install I have to download W10 a second time.
Another major concern is that upgrading all too often fails. There are credible reports in the media to this effect. Also updated drivers for printers, display hardware etc for W10 may not or ever be available.
For many W10 is a good experience and that is great but for others not so great. The first major major update has just started (11/15) which should improve W10.
My laptops don’t have touch screens and they are not a tablet or phone. And I don’t want the tile style Start window. I would install a vendor program that allows the use of a more traditional Start window when/if I start using W10.
MS is moving towards cloud based paid subscription software like office and data storage. This approach due to privacy and increased access time do not appeal to me.
There may be fewer issues with new hardware and W10 installed. That does not mean that older devices like printers will work however and you may also be exposed to future update problems.
I have other concerns about W10 and I can only repeat to do your own research. A free upgrade does not mean that there will be no costs involved.
