![]() The option not to be tracked and profiled simply doesn't exist. If Jane Bloggs wants to buy a computer she has the choice of Windows, OSX or Chrome*, all of which (though one possibly less so than the others) collect personal information for their own purposes.įor your average person-on-the-street, there is no 'take my money then leave me alone' option. And with Android you get all the manufacturer and carrier cruft on to If Joe Bloggs wants to buy a phone or a tablet he has the choice of Android or iOS, both of which (though one vastly more than the other apparently) collect and use personal data for their own purposes. Since you bring it up, there is the small matter of lack of choice. ![]() If people were really concerned, or informed enough that they have the choice to be concerned, snoopy programs would not have the success they currently enjoy. Re: Watching the watchers watch the watchers watch If you really want to use no power when out, flip the Big Red Switch in the consumer unit :-) Turn down the thermostat when you are out but don't switch the heating right offĬrumbs, just switching the TV into standby instead of leaving it burbling in the background when you are in the other room will save more energy in half an hour than unplugging it overnight, though if it is as annoying as ours to switch back on again.Īnd don't get me started on unplugging phone chargers - with 'standby' consumption too low to measure with kit typically available domestically. Switch off the outside light that illuminates every cat that walks past. Switch off your PVR - 10W+? (Rather prevents timer recordings though) Switch off a light bulb - even the dimmest LED units are 4 - 6W. Smart socket will (if internet connected) be using similar. Typical TV in standby theae days is using under 5W, probably under 1W (depends on smarts - sometimes there is an 'Eco' option for standby mode). Re: "it looks like it's safest to only run Zoom while on active calls"
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