If you buy a Windows 10 computer it won't start working until you tell Microsoft your name and phone number.
Probably the same with a so called  smart phone. (Dumb phone)!!!!


A friend who works in a computer store told me that.
He claims Microsoft turns that info over to the US Gov.

Maybe NSA, CIA or CDO??

I am so glad I don't have to put up with this crap much longer.

Paul Lamar


Hi Paul,

It is possible to create a local account only in Win10 if preferred:
https://4sysops.com/archives/install-windows-10-with-a-local-account/

I don't think the NSA will obtain the info from Microsoft as they likely have better sources. Facebook for example keeps records of you even if you don't have a Facebook account... https://www.recode.net/2018/4/20/17254312/facebook-shadow-profiles-data-collection-non-users-mark-zuckerberg

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They require a real phone number as they text you a code that you must enter before it will boot.

Paul Lamar

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