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Noob Question: If you aren't willing to deal with custom OSes like Linux (for computers) and Android Custom Roms (for phones), do you just not have any privacy at all? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by 001100010010@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I mean, exactly how invasive are default operating systems? (Like Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, Android, iOS) Do they log your keystrokes, log passwords, capture screen, upload your photos, videos, or audio? (Assuming you aren't a target of government) Is it even possible for the average person who doesn't feel comfortable messing with installing operating systems to have any privacy?

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[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm not a Mac guy, but I get the sense that using a Mac without engaging in any of Apple's ecosystem would result in a very degraded experience

[–] Lysergid@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It might be degraded comparing to default experience but it’s not like you are missing something that you have on other OS. I mean, you can’t iMessage on Linux, right?

[–] Resolved3874@lemdro.id 4 points 1 year ago

No you can't but you can also have a Linux box for significantly less than apple. Guess that's the price of ease of access though.

[–] pruneaue@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

Honestly it doesnt make the experience much worse in my experience

[–] intothesky@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I use my Macbook exactly like the points cited before, and i can assure that i've had a very good experience. Maybe it's even better to avoid using AppStore etc...