Let's look at the reality of using different operating systems and what they do with your data. Apple, Microsoft and Google all gather more personal data about us than we like or even know. That's just modern life. Out of the three Google basically lets us opt out of sharing our data. Apple and Microsoft literally state they share it as they see fit.
Now not all of that data is used to advertise to us and for the most part we can opt out of some of it. Most of it has more to do with providing and improving our ecosystem environment, monitoring crashes, etc.
Some Linux distros collect private data but only if we let them. Here's the real rub, no browser can completely hide us, we leave bread crumbs pretty much everywhere we go on the internet. This can be heavily minimized using a very good VPN and that's pretty much the only way.
That said if you really don't want your data shared, turn off the TV, all computers, never buy anything on credit or with checking or debit card. Never work anywhere or have any interactions with any level of government and basically live completely self sustainable as a hermit in a cave.
For me I have an Apple ID which allows me to sync with all of my Apple devices. Anything I do on say my iPhone can be seen on my iPad, Mac Mini, etc if I want. I can also shut that off but then I lose that functionality. With Microsoft we can shut it off by creating a local account (after a new setup) and logging out of out Microsoft account. The problem there is if I lose your password on a local account I'm screwed, with a Microsoft account you can reclaim your password. If I have a fatal BSOD (Blue Scree of Death) my Microsoft key is digitally stored in my account and I don't need to find my key. I have the vast majority of telemetry blocked using Winaero Tweaker even logged into my Microsoft accout.
Both Microsoft and Apple allow for biometric login if you have the correct hardware.
With Google I have opted out of all advertising and have never once received an add on Google. Same with Apple and the only problem I have with Microsoft is they advertise ALL their products on all their services. I've learned to ignore it. But Google also collects the most personal data, that's their business model.
Some of you might be wondering if Google has an OS and other than Android they do. It's called ChromeOS and unsurprisingly it's on Chromebooks.
Basically it's simply a matter of "pick your poison". Apple, Microsoft, Google or Linux.
Apple, Google and Microsoft know a lot about you. How to turn off data collection.
This is really long if you want to read it.
The Data Big Tech Companies Have On You
Now not all of that data is used to advertise to us and for the most part we can opt out of some of it. Most of it has more to do with providing and improving our ecosystem environment, monitoring crashes, etc.
Some Linux distros collect private data but only if we let them. Here's the real rub, no browser can completely hide us, we leave bread crumbs pretty much everywhere we go on the internet. This can be heavily minimized using a very good VPN and that's pretty much the only way.
That said if you really don't want your data shared, turn off the TV, all computers, never buy anything on credit or with checking or debit card. Never work anywhere or have any interactions with any level of government and basically live completely self sustainable as a hermit in a cave.
For me I have an Apple ID which allows me to sync with all of my Apple devices. Anything I do on say my iPhone can be seen on my iPad, Mac Mini, etc if I want. I can also shut that off but then I lose that functionality. With Microsoft we can shut it off by creating a local account (after a new setup) and logging out of out Microsoft account. The problem there is if I lose your password on a local account I'm screwed, with a Microsoft account you can reclaim your password. If I have a fatal BSOD (Blue Scree of Death) my Microsoft key is digitally stored in my account and I don't need to find my key. I have the vast majority of telemetry blocked using Winaero Tweaker even logged into my Microsoft accout.
Both Microsoft and Apple allow for biometric login if you have the correct hardware.
With Google I have opted out of all advertising and have never once received an add on Google. Same with Apple and the only problem I have with Microsoft is they advertise ALL their products on all their services. I've learned to ignore it. But Google also collects the most personal data, that's their business model.
Some of you might be wondering if Google has an OS and other than Android they do. It's called ChromeOS and unsurprisingly it's on Chromebooks.
Basically it's simply a matter of "pick your poison". Apple, Microsoft, Google or Linux.
Apple, Google and Microsoft know a lot about you. How to turn off data collection.
This is really long if you want to read it.
The Data Big Tech Companies Have On You
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