Advice needed about my PC

Westonboy · 26th October 2015, 16:58

I currently use Opera as my web browser, all day it has been showing a Google prompt to read and agree new privacy settings. Is this genuine and should I agree to it in order to access the web. Thanks in advance for any help.

myrover2013 · 26th October 2015, 17:01

Yes that's fine, we use Oprah as well, once you have agreed terms and conditions it wont ask you again

suzublu · 26th October 2015, 17:26

Moved to "Technology"

chipsceola · 26th October 2015, 23:10

Doesn't matter which browser or type of hardware (desktop/laptop/table/phone) the message is from Google about data collection and privacy settings/issues, you have to take steps and agree (or change to Bing) to original or modified settings to view any search after it has been displayed x-number of times.

Westonboy · 27th October 2015, 09:08

Thank you for the ablve advice fron club members, It kcs so difficult to knos what is safe to click on these days.

maxxpump · 27th October 2015, 09:19

I had that message the other day I saw it as harmless as it came from google. Didn't accept the terms and conditions though?

Lancpudn · 27th October 2015, 09:55

After recently installing the free Win 10 on a PC the other day, I'm not comfortable with all this data agreements sharing your personal stuff with all & sundry.
I have/want as little as possible to do with Google if I can help it.

I'm running an old 32 bit Pc that I've used unbuntu on for years, Never had a crash/freeze/brain f a r t whatsoever. I'm going in install the 64 bit version over the window 10 PC I did the other day. one of the most annoying things about Win 10 besides all the personal data trawling is the ads & constant selling of stuff I haven't the slightest interest in.

You don't get all this malarkey with Ubuntu, so today's agenda is ditching MS win 10 & installing Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

chipsceola · 27th October 2015, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxxpump

I had that message the other day I saw it as harmless as it came from google. Didn't accept the terms and conditions though?

Neither did I at first, but after displaying many times and being dismissed, eventually it would not continue search until I did; answer was to read in full, take each option in turn, switch off what I didn't want, then accept what was after all a revised set of T&C's.

75 tinkerer · 27th October 2015, 23:01

I have cookies disabled, but banking and club etc. ones specifically enabled (Firefox). I've modified my Hosts file so that the Google and many other monitoring sites cannot be accessed - it probably needs updating. I've taken Flash off.

I'm sure someone with more knowledge will know whether I've done enough and whether the Hosts file exists in later versions than XP. I've only played with Windows.

Pete

Sorello · 28th October 2015, 12:59

It's Google's new legal agreement so they can send any of your data to the NSA (& CIA). Most of us agree to it but I can see your reluctance. You can always try TOR browser which protects your privacy but many websites don't allow it in.

Firefox is good with Scriptblocker and Adblock Plus addons as an alternative.

26th October 2015, 16:58	#1
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	Advice needed about my PC I currently use Opera as my web browser, all day it has been showing a Google prompt to read and agree new privacy settings. Is this genuine and should I agree to it in order to access the web. Thanks in advance for any help.

26th October 2015, 17:01	#2
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chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	Doesn't matter which browser or type of hardware (desktop/laptop/table/phone) the message is from Google about data collection and privacy settings/issues, you have to take steps and agree (or change to Bing) to original or modified settings to view any search after it has been displayed x-number of times. __________________ Chips

27th October 2015, 09:19	#6
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	I had that message the other day I saw it as harmless as it came from google. Didn't accept the terms and conditions though? __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

27th October 2015, 09:55	#7
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,757 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	After recently installing the free Win 10 on a PC the other day, I'm not comfortable with all this data agreements sharing your personal stuff with all & sundry. I have/want as little as possible to do with Google if I can help it. I'm running an old 32 bit Pc that I've used unbuntu on for years, Never had a crash/freeze/brain f a r t whatsoever. I'm going in install the 64 bit version over the window 10 PC I did the other day. one of the most annoying things about Win 10 besides all the personal data trawling is the ads & constant selling of stuff I haven't the slightest interest in. You don't get all this malarkey with Ubuntu, so today's agenda is ditching MS win 10 & installing Ubuntu 14.04 LTS __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

26th October 2015, 17:26	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,969 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Moved to "Technology"

27th October 2015, 09:08	#5
Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	Thank you for the ablve advice fron club members, It kcs so difficult to knos what is safe to click on these days.

27th October 2015, 23:01	#9
75 tinkerer Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Darlington Posts: 95 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I have cookies disabled, but banking and club etc. ones specifically enabled (Firefox). I've modified my Hosts file so that the Google and many other monitoring sites cannot be accessed - it probably needs updating. I've taken Flash off. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will know whether I've done enough and whether the Hosts file exists in later versions than XP. I've only played with Windows. Pete

28th October 2015, 12:59	#10
Sorello Regular poster MG ZT 190 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bognor Regis Posts: 41 Thanks: 35 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	It's Google's new legal agreement so they can send any of your data to the NSA (& CIA). Most of us agree to it but I can see your reluctance. You can always try TOR browser which protects your privacy but many websites don't allow it in. Firefox is good with Scriptblocker and Adblock Plus addons as an alternative.