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I Turned ON All Ubuntu Telemetry.

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I  did something today that will make certain corners of the internet audibly gasp. I didn’t disable telemetry. I didn’t firewall it. I didn’t put on a tinfoil hat and boot into a Faraday cage. No. I installed every Ubuntu data-donation tool and opted in manually like a lunatic with intent. Yes. Telemetry. On. All of it. Step 1: Installing the “evil” telemetry tool First, I installed Ubuntu’s main data-donation package: sudo apt update sudo apt install ubuntu-report Then I looked at the data it collects: ubuntu-report And what did I see? CPU model GPU model RAM size Screen resolution Oh no. My computer… exists . Step 2: Opting in aggressively Not satisfied with a passive existence, I explicitly told Ubuntu: ubuntu-report -f send yes That’s right. Not “ask me later” . Not “maybe” . YES. SEND IT. Somewhere, a Canonical server blinked awake like: “Another one has chosen… participation.” Step 3: Package usage stats (aka “He installed VLC”) Next up:...
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Automating Your Windows Maintenance Tasks

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Task Scheduler is a Windows utility that lets you automate tasks by creating "triggers" and "actions." Triggers define when a task should start, while actions specify what the task does. For example, you can set a task to run a system health check every Sunday at 8:00 AM or automatically back up files daily.


Automating tasks can:

  • Save time by reducing manual steps.
  • Improve system performance by ensuring regular maintenance.
  • Enhance productivity by launching applications or scripts when needed.

1. Open Task Scheduler

  • Press Win + S, type "Task Scheduler," and select the app.
2. Create a New Task
  • In Task Scheduler, click Action > Create Task.
  • Enter a descriptive name for your task (e.g., "Weekly Maintenance").
3. Set Triggers
  • Navigate to the Triggers tab and click New.
  • Choose when you want the task to start (e.g., daily, weekly, or at system startup).
  • Customize the timing and recurrence as needed.
4. Define the Action
  • Go to the Actions tab and click New.
  • Select Start a Program.
  • Enter the program or script you want to run. For example:
    • For system file checks, use: 
      cmd.exe
      In the Add arguments field, type: 
      /c sfc /scannow && dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
    • To launch a specific app, browse to its executable file.
5. Add Conditions (Optional)
  • In the Conditions tab, you can refine when the task runs. For instance, set it to run only when the computer is idle or on AC power.
6. Save and Test
  • Click OK to save the task. Test it by selecting your task, right-clicking, and choosing Run.


Here are some practical uses for Task Scheduler:

  1. System Health Checks
    Automate scans with:

    sfc /scannow && dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

  2. Daily Backups
    Use file copy commands or third-party backup tools to protect your data.

  3. App Launches
    Schedule your favorite productivity app to open at 9:00 AM on workdays.

  4. System Cleanup
    Run Disk Cleanup or temporary file removal scripts regularly.



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