The other day I've been installing a small HP printer/scanner for a relative. I've downloaded the official HP application for Windows 10, and I've soon discovered, that #HP would not let us scan any documents unless we create an online account. The manufacturer would not let you use the device you purchased unless you give them personal information. The (dystopian) future is now!
I just installed #NAPS2 and we were done with HP's crap.
I am shook. Using #FOSS is becoming an absolute necessity.
@unfa the same thing happens with ebook readers, you need to connect to a wifi and register account just to open-up the "browse books" section / skip the tutorial.
the whole thing has a bunch of analytics built-in so they can know as much stuff about you as possible, so they can try to sell you books through their built-in store.
luckily it is possible to hack the device by connecting to the PC and editing a DB file. thus never connecting to a wifi.
yes really annoying, and it is everywhere!
