When it comes to privacy and accountability, people always demand the former for themselves and the latter for everyone else. — David Brin
Weekly Tip
This week we saw news about Google deprecating Flash in Chrome except for a chosen few websites. We also saw news of Microsoft inserting more ads onto our Start menus in Windows 10 as well as automatically scheduling our computers to upgrade to Windows 10 whether or not you want to upgrade. Finally, we have seen the headlines about Facebook censoring the news to fit their agenda.
You DO NOT have to accept this. It is your right to have a browser that does not run Flash at all (Firefox), and to not be indexed and branded. As for the Windows 10 upgrade, there are ways to still be able to run non-Windows 10 versions if you want to or need to. With all of the privacy and security issues we know about in Windows 10, I would not recommend upgrading until or unless those issues are fixed.
Now, as for the news, as Americans it is our inalienable right to free speech, and as such we should demand a fair and impartial delivery of the news no matter our political, social, or philosophical leanings. Seek out such news outlets, gather your news from the source if possible, use multiple avenues, do as you must to be informed and educated about the country and world around you so that you can make informed decisions. Demand the same of everyone you know and even those you don’t. The more informed we are as a populous, the better equipped we are to stand up for our rights and to demand the best for ourselves.
Interesting News
Academics Make Theoretical Breakthrough in Random Number Generation
How hackers smooth-talked their way past the security of a power company
Google to block Flash on Chrome, only 10 websites exempt
