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General discussionWindows 10 lock screen ads begin with Rise of the Tomb Raider push(99 posts)(99 posts)
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Posted February 25, 2016
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3037396/windows/windows-10-lock-screen-ads-begin-with-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-push.html

nothing really new
microsoft announced this move last april already
they are only now making their move

the ads however are easy to disable

>Fortunately, the ads are easy enough to disable. Just head to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen and uncheck the box that reads “Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen.”<<

these ads are one of the ways microsoft plans to employ to make money on windows 10 being "free"
Post edited February 25, 2016 by snowkatt
Posted February 25, 2016
Amazing, of course they would do something like this. xD
Posted February 25, 2016
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snowkatt: ...
"If you're not paying, you're the product."
Posted February 25, 2016
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snowkatt: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3037396/windows/windows-10-lock-screen-ads-begin-with-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-push.html

nothing really new
microsoft announced this move last april already
they are only now making their move

the ads however are easy to disable

>Fortunately, the ads are easy enough to disable. Just head to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen and uncheck the box that reads “Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen.”<<

these ads are one of the ways microsoft plans to employ to make money on windows 10 being "free"
Fortunately, the ads are easy enough to disable...unfortunately, any update, system change, installation, uninstallation will happily turn this back on. Its a bit like whack a mole, get one scam, two more pop up.
Posted February 25, 2016
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snowkatt: snip
Other than the principle of the thing for those that like absolute control over their OS, does this carry any particular negative I'm missing?

Inappropriate / offensive ads I guess?


Seems to me very similar to what Google does every time I search something, and also for example what Amazon does to make Kindles cheaper...


Curious on other perspectives.
Posted February 25, 2016
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snowkatt: snip
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Brasas: Other than the principle of the thing for those that like absolute control over their OS, does this carry any particular negative I'm missing?

Inappropriate / offensive ads I guess?

Seems to me very similar to what Google does every time I search something, and also for example what Amazon does to make Kindles cheaper...

Curious on other perspectives.
Google and amazon handle websites/a browser (chrome).
Windows is an operating system, it should not have ads.
Posted February 25, 2016
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snowkatt: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3037396/windows/windows-10-lock-screen-ads-begin-with-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-push.html

nothing really new
microsoft announced this move last april already
they are only now making their move

the ads however are easy to disable

>Fortunately, the ads are easy enough to disable. Just head to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen and uncheck the box that reads “Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen.”<<

these ads are one of the ways microsoft plans to employ to make money on windows 10 being "free"
I wonder if there is any way to personalize those ads.
like playing a speed run video of Portal instead of ads.
Posted February 25, 2016
The fact that they have the balls to do this is the more worrying thing
Posted February 25, 2016
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Crosmando: The fact that they have the balls to do this is the more worrying thing
Pretty much, will this be the worst of it or...
Posted February 25, 2016
I feel there's something missing on my computer...
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Posted February 25, 2016
What's next?
Ads for other games during installation?
Posted February 25, 2016
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JMich: I feel there's something missing on my computer...
Perhaps your pc isn't fully updated?
Posted February 25, 2016
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JMich: I feel there's something missing on my computer...
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omega64: Perhaps your pc isn't fully updated?
"Your device is up to date. Last Checked: Today, 1:40 μμ".
Last check was about 20 minutes ago it seems.
Posted February 25, 2016
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omega64: Perhaps your pc isn't fully updated?
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JMich: "Your device is up to date. Last Checked: Today, 1:40 μμ".
Last check was about 20 minutes ago it seems.
Weird...
Posted February 25, 2016
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omega64: Perhaps your pc isn't fully updated?
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JMich: "Your device is up to date. Last Checked: Today, 1:40 μμ".
Last check was about 20 minutes ago it seems.
In the article they say:

"Keep in mind that the option to disable the ads only shows up if you have selected Picture or Slideshow under the Background section of lock screen settings. If you’re using Windows Spotlight, which routinely refreshes the lock screen with images from Bing, ads are presumably part of the deal."

Maybe that's why?
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