Windows 10 default install is insecure: tips to not get caught in their web

When Windows 10 installs, its initial startup process looks a lot like Windows 8.  However, the defaults are set for an intrusive, insecure experience.   Can you believe that?  Well, the reason is that Windows 10 is built for all devices, and so you are getting an initial startup process that might make some sense for a smartphone but not for other devices... unless you want to let them know where you are, what you are browsing, what you shop for, etc.

A good starting tutorial for how to correct Microsoft Windows 10 default settings is found at http://www.wired.com/2015/08/windows-10-security-settings-need-know/?mbid=nl_8515.

I have some pictures of my own Windows 10 installation to show you how to avoid their intrusive experience.

After Windows 10 installs it has some screens that set parameters "for an optimum user experience."  In general, all the settings should be set by you to No or Off, instead of Yes or On.  Here are the pictures:

First screen:  You'll probably want these off.

Almost everyone has an antivirus application to manage web browsing.  Turn off Browser and Protection.  Turn off Page prediction, because your browsing pages will be sent to Microsoft.
Don't automatically connect to browsing hotspots.  Ditto on the next two items.

On the final screen, don't check any boxes unless you want to force yourself into the new Microsoft applications.   Most everybody has their own personal favorites.  If you check the box, you will lose your favorite as a default.