January 20, 2026, 4:15pm 1
Let’s be real. Windows is a mess, and keeps getting worse. However, millions of people still want or need to use this operating system for a variety of valid reasons. With security support ending last year, I wanted to create a beginner friendly guide for how to win on Windows…specifically, how to stick with Windows 10 and avoid shelling out more cash to Microsoft. That guide originally appeared on XmrBazaar, but I’m now posting an updated version free of charge for the Privacy Guides community.
Everyone is at a different place in their privacy journey. I see a lot of folks asking “explain like I’m five”. Others who’ve been in the game longer are seeking options they haven’t considered. 10 Again is my attempt to cover some of the most important bases fo…
January 20, 2026, 4:15pm 1
Let’s be real. Windows is a mess, and keeps getting worse. However, millions of people still want or need to use this operating system for a variety of valid reasons. With security support ending last year, I wanted to create a beginner friendly guide for how to win on Windows…specifically, how to stick with Windows 10 and avoid shelling out more cash to Microsoft. That guide originally appeared on XmrBazaar, but I’m now posting an updated version free of charge for the Privacy Guides community.
Everyone is at a different place in their privacy journey. I see a lot of folks asking “explain like I’m five”. Others who’ve been in the game longer are seeking options they haven’t considered. 10 Again is my attempt to cover some of the most important bases for making Windows reasonably private and secure (no small task). Most of the options are free, open source, and vetted by experts in this space.
So if you’re on Windows or know someone who is, take a look and maybe you’ll find something helpful. 
10 AGAIN.pdf (7.8 MB)