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Why Are You Using Windows 10?

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win10_logon_logoI was going to do a poll on this topic but I thought any answers might be too limiting. So I thought I would give this a shot.
I’m genuinely curious as to why folks have jumped to Win10.
I brought back comments as a way to get feedback but I’ve gotten very little. Please leave a reply.

Mid-week News

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www_newsWin10 Cumulative Update KB3093266 Available
“This update includes improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10.”
Cumulative update for Windows 10: September 30, 2015

Start10 1.02
My Win10 start menu of choice has been updated. “Bugfixes”
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Firefox 41.0.1 On Mirrors
Not officially released yet. U.S version here.
When this version becomes official use the links below.
Download (en-US)
Download other systems and languages
Release Notes

TrueCrypt Vulnerablities Found, Switch to VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt Patched Against Two Critical TrueCrypt Flaws
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Looking At Windows 10 Privacy

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tinfoilhatA lot has been made of Win10’s supposed privacy issues. On one extreme you’ve got folks claiming Microsoft is outright spying on you and even making claims it is a government spy tool. On the other extreme you have the Microsoft fanbois claiming everything is above-board, harmless, and for your own good. Me. I’m somewhere in between.
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Friday Morning News

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CCleanerCCleaner 5.10
“Improved”, “Added”, “Optimized”…
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***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

Google Chrome Updated, Again
For the second time this week Chrome has been updated. Security fixes.
“The stable channel has been updated to 45.0.2454.101 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.”
Download or update from within the program.

Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements 14
Adobe has updated the consumer version of Photoshop. While it is the best photo editing software I’m not sure it is worth the $150 asking price.
Freeware alternatives:
Paint.net
GIMP