Quote from: 20kevin20 on June 20, 2023, 11:52:50 AM

Quote from: The Sceptical Chymist on June 20, 2023, 08:29:53 AM

What's this about the autoplay function being a big risk? I run Windows but I'm not sure if I have that activated or not. I'll check after I post this, but it isn't clear to me what the danger is.

When you insert an USB drive, you’re asked if you’d like Windows to open the folder for you or do other actions.
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Now I guess you get why it’s a risk Grin

Wait a sec, I think I need an explanation geared toward a 5-year old child. I know what the autoplay thing is on Windows, because on my previous PC that had a DVD drive I kept it on so I wouldn't have to be hassled with having to choose to play a DVD each time I put one in. Is enabling it dangerous in and of itself, or is it just a vector for malware as NotATether described?

Quote from: DireWolfM14 on June 20, 2023, 02:21:44 PM

If your hardware is limiting you from using Win10, then you're better off switching to a Linux distribution.

Not sure what you mean by my hardware limiting me from using W10, but the suggestion of using Linux is an excellent one. The problem is that I'm an absolute retard when it comes to learning new things in the realm of coding, which Linux does require you to do a little bit of if you want to use it like a boss (just like knowing command line *stuff* in Powershell, which I also haven't grasped fully). I have fooled around with Raspberry Pi's and also tried making a PC with a Linux distro, but I freakin' got stuck at the installation stage, threw up my hands in frustration, and subsequently sobbed silently and alone in a corner until my house cats became concerned.

What appeals to me about Linux primarily is that you're not being exploited by Microsoft and, as highlighted very nicely by Ledger, you just never know what's in those goddamn updates.