Rene RobichaudApr 7

Windows is using your internet to update other people’s PCs — disable this hidden setting to speed up your connection
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-is-using-your-internet-to-update-other-peoples-pcs-disable-this-hidden-setting-to-speed-up-your-connection

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Windows is using your internet to update other people’s PCs — disable this hidden setting to speed up your connection

Don't let Microsoft zap your bandwidth by disabling this setting

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Show threadBruce Simpson, Ph.D.Apr 7
@nerowild But it totally "Optimizes" your "Delivery" du00d!!!!!! That's why it's called "Delivery Optimization", isn't it?? /s
Show threadRene Robichaud

@bms48 In my opinion:

Security risks, Breach of confidentiality
Potential exposure of:
- Internal IP address
- Download metadata
- If the Internet option is enabled, interaction with unknown peers
The risks are low to moderate (non-sensitive data, but network traceability is exposed)

Unauthorized access to IT services, opening of additional incoming/outgoing network flows
Expanded attack surface (ports used for P2P)
Risks are moderate if not controlled by a firewall

To be continued

Apr 7 at 7:23pmWeb
Show threadBruce Simpson, Ph.D.Apr 7
@nerowild Yeah, MSFT DO really doesn't like being behind WireGuard at all, and even if you already have a Windows HTTP system-wide SOCKS5 proxy configured by the OS's own bloody documented mechanisms, somehow DO just wants to be different for the sake of being different. It's emblematic of the company's continued decline in quality and credibility.