So I removed that account but when W10 was released, it was offered during initial setup of upgraded system. Windows still stored information about that account somewhere.

And yes, there are system tools still present today in W11 that allows users to create additional local accounts beside the default one set during installation - that's mmc snap-in (terrible name) local users and groups or net user for console. But I totally get it and support: people don't want to be forced for an online account out of the box, for a local workflow.

She locked her W11 laptop. Disk was encrypted and she couldn't recall neither login or password for MS account.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48396746

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That's why I'd count Discord subs as a specific case targeting specific kind of a terminally online user who doesn't mind paying for such customization to show own digital identity, that for the rest means nothing. Discord had a brilliant idea here while at the same time allows to use their service without all these bells and whistles. Tho, I expect they'll start limiting it for those who refuse to subscribe in the nearest future.

The recent yet another revival of Gadu Gadu pass by without much fanfare. For those unfamiliar: GG was created by single guy upon ICQ idea of UIN's and quickly become the default messenger in Poland some 20 years ago - even gov't used it at some point. But it lost its position to Skype, Whatsapp and Viber. I admire somewhat the dedication this new company has in restoring our "homemade" network. But it's way too late: new generation of people who's mainly familiar with big corporations services have grown up and GG has nothing that'd made it replace these.

Cylons seized the opportunity and despite of the software firewall they managed to periodically disturb this network. In the end all computers were disconnected. IIRC Gaeta later had to wipe drives and install operating systems again, from these fancy octagonal "cds".

Found the clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CkDyc1TLrQ

I also don't use Siri either beyond setting timers and lights in home and every application is also excluded from being "suggested". Apple for 14 years didn't bother to add support for Polish so it basically remains useless.

There's English article on Wikipedia about this particular topic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_Hunters?useskin=vector

Here's a teaser video (or an invitation video as some would say) for JavaZone 2010 featuring Jenny Skavlan. Have some laff~

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48284495

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I haven't noticed any further links regarding this topic. Thus I have no idea if setting was fully implemented or abandoned but with this thread here you linked, but I'd rather guess they're full after user's data. And from what users wrote there, MS is not even doing this with some elaborated darkpatterns scenarios but just ordinary stealing these photos. This should be announced louder.