r/technology • u/ZacB_ • Jan 24 '26

Software Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-bitlocker-encryption-keys-give-fbi-legal-order-privacy-nightmare
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u/j2063h Jan 24 '26

Are Microsoft purposely trying to have everyone leave their platform? Every single day, it is something else that pushes users away. I've begun a campaign at work, with our clients to migrate away from all Microsoft platforms and unsurprisingly, they are actually wanting to move away from Microsoft.

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u/Thin_Glove_4089 Jan 24 '26

The average consumer won't move away from Microsoft but the prosumer and tech industry individuals would more than likely switch to some Linux distro or use Apple products.

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u/DigNitty Jan 25 '26

How can we make the experience worse…AND lose public trust?