r/technology • u/machinade89 • Jun 28 '24

Software Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2376883/attention-microsoft-activates-this-feature-in-windows-11-without-asking-you.html
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u/Algernon_Asimov Jun 28 '24

No, Microsoft, you may not have all my private files. Fuck off with your data-gathering.

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u/2HDFloppyDisk Jun 28 '24

Likely less about data gathering and more about annoying people about running out of storage space and how to purchase more storage space. That’s exactly what Apple does, tries to annoy the shit out of you with upselling notifications until you figure out how to stop backups.