83. Don't Accidentally Upgrade to Windows 11

Published on: Oct 3, 2025

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Episode summary

If you are sticking with Windows 10, I highly recommend installing the InControl app from my favorite security podcaster, Steve Gibson.

Fair warning: his website looks like it s straight out of the early 2000s and is geared toward technical folks like me. If you poke around, just be ready for some serious computer geekiness.

The good news: his app is dead simple to use. Download it, double-click to run, click the "Take Control" button, and the big red text will turn green -- letting you know that Microsoft can't trick you into accidentally upgrading to Windows 11 before you're ready.

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