Graphene18

  • Jul 7, 2023
  • Joined Jul 3, 2023

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  • In Best screen lock password practices for all the devices and operating systems

    Graphene18

    Thanks for a well written, quality post.

    I agree that pattern unlock is used by 50iq people. Some people need to learn the hard way.

    I also do agree with biometrics being a really good QoL-improvement because of the simplicity it brings.

    However, I do disagree with your standpoint it should be used (im assuming this is that you think based on your post). It's too easy to compromise through exploits or force. Use the built-in PIN scrambler instead. Be aware of your surroudings to not have a camera being close enough to see the numbers you type. Thanks to the scrambler, as long as it can ser your screen in high res, no way you can get the passcode by watching where you press on screen.

    Imo, its a big security risk to use biometrics and I would advice everyone to not use it.

    With that out of the way I also want to say thanks for input and after your post I have upgraded my passcode from 12 digits to 18.

    Cheers mate!

      • In Hardening Windows for privacy and security

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        • Post #7

        Then just turn off everything you don't need in privacy settings
        For the rest, use GPO to modify telemetry and other settings you need.
        Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds : and set it to level 0

        Don't use weird scripts to make system modifications.

        • In Hardening Windows for privacy and security
        • In Hardening Windows for privacy and security

          FYI, you will need at least the Pro version of Windows 10/11 to be able to turn off telemetry and data collection through Group Policy Editor. As far as I know only Windows Enterprise allows for turning off telemetry completely. (Correct me if I'm wrong on that part).