NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Very good question.
All the business laptops that I had during the last 15 years or so had encryption enabled (these devices were provided to me by employers).
For my private PC, I simply would not trust Microsoft. Windows itself has become spyware. My private PC isn’t mobile, so the risk is low.
But if I’d buy a laptop for my private use, I would probably use encryption.
For my private PC, I simply would not trust Microsoft.
Look for something like Win 10 LTSC. It’s entirely stripped down, and usually not readily available to consumers. The updates are only security and stability, no feature.
Alternately, you can try using Linux, but my experiments with Tails are that it’s a challenge and that there’s no documentation to speak of.
Alternately, you can try using Linux, but my experiments with Tails are that it’s a challenge and that there’s no documentation to speak of.
Well, Tails isn’t exactly a “daily driver” Linux distro so documentation will be lacking compared to the alternatives. Something along the lines of Pop OS, Mint, or Ubuntu would be better for most people.
kinsnik@lemmy.world 10 months ago
if you don’t trust microsoft, why would you use windows at all?
NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Good point. I will have to think about it.