Sooraj SathyanarayananFeb 11

If you’re a Windows user, I can help you switch to Linux. Please stop supporting an insecure and privacy-intrusive operating system. What’s stopping you from switching to Linux/macOS? Ask all your questions, and I’ll answer everything.

#linux #macOS #privacy #security #windows

Show threadPsyhackologicalFeb 12
@ianonymous3000
'Please stop supporting an insecure and privacy-intrusive operating system."
I know Windows is worse but isn't this also a MacOS thing too? You can't even use Mac without an account, no customisation, encapsulated in their ecosystems. So it's privacy intrusive and instructive but I guess it's more secure than Windows.
Show threadSooraj SathyanarayananFeb 14
@psyhackological macOS does not strictly require an Apple ID to use the system. During initial setup, you can skip signing into an Apple account and still create a local user account to access the Mac.
Show threadPsyhackologicalFeb 14
@ianonymous3000 really? Maybe I assumed the same as I've seen iOS pop up that log in or register into your account. However I don't think you can activate the device without the Internet.
Show threadJim Gardner
@psyhackological @ianonymous3000 I use macOS professionally and have never signed in with apple ID or needed to use the App store. Most everything is installable by using an installer from the product’s website, or by one of the unofficial package managers, like homebrew.
Feb 23 at 4:03pmWeb
Show threadPsyhackologicalFeb 23
@jimgar @ianonymous3000 yeah I forgot about homebrew but it's unofficial and most likely to be used by technical people like you.