The death of AutoHotkey? Windows 365 / Windows in the cloud
Channel: AUTOHOTKEY Gurus
Date: 2021-07-21

I saw a post about Windows 365 / Windows in the cloud computing and my first "gut" reaction was: Is this the death of AutoHotkey?   We don't think it is the death of AutoHotkey, but it does have some huge implications.  

TLDR: The video discusses the benefits and potential risks of cloud-based computing, including Windows 365, and highlights the trend towards online storage and software, while also cautioning about the potential negative consequences and lack of control in the online space.

1. 00:00 💻 Windows 365 is a cloud-based version of Windows with potential privacy risks, but offers the convenience of having all information in the cloud.
 1.1 Windows 365 is a cloud-based version of Windows, which has both pros and cons depending on the user's perspective.
 1.2 The trade-off between privacy and convenience is a common topic among cloud services, and while many people use them, some are concerned about not owning their data and the potential privacy risks associated with storing important documents.
 1.3 The concern with using OneDrive and Windows 365 is that the ownership of any documents or videos created may belong to Microsoft according to their terms and conditions, but there is also the convenience of having all information in the cloud.
 1.4 Formatting your hard drive won't affect your Windows, and backing up your data to the cloud can save you from losing everything in case of an electrical surge.

2. 04:26 💻 Virtual machines allow for easy access to personal information from anywhere with the same settings and power, while cloud servers have no limit and uploading files through Dropbox can be faster.
 2.1 When logging into a virtual machine at a call center, all personal information is wiped clean upon logging out, and in Windows 10, the roaming folder allows for information to be copied over when logging into another computer within the network.
 2.2 They are scaling up virtual computers for personal use, allowing users to access their computer from anywhere with the same settings and power.
 2.3 Cloud servers have no limit except for internet bandwidth, and uploading files to services like Vimeo through Dropbox can be faster due to not having to come from personal devices.

3. 07:29 💻 Monthly subscriptions and cloud storage are becoming popular, while businesses may not need as much hard drive space as individual users, and there is potential for browsers to access real hardware.
 3.1 Paying for a monthly service instead of a one-time price is becoming a trend in various systems, including Windows, and moving data to the cloud can save money for businesses.
 3.2 Employees at a company have different computer usage needs than normal users, with lower hard drive sizes being sufficient for work-related tasks.
 3.3 The speaker questions if there are any announcements regarding downloading files onto a computer's Windows system.
 3.4 It is possible in theory for a platform to allow a browser to access real hardware, such as a two terabyte hard drive, while running a virtual machine on the browser.

4. 11:41 💻 Automating programs and desktop applications is easier with server access, while cloud storage offers various plans including enterprise options for separating work and personal files, and paying for a high-performance machine can be switched back to a regular one when not needed.
 4.1 Automating programs and desktop applications can be made easier if the computer has access to the server and is always on.
 4.2 Different types of plans are available for cloud storage, including enterprise plans with support for multiple PCs, allowing for the separation of work and personal files.
 4.3 Pay for the Ferrari version of a fast machine and switch back to a regular one when not needed.

5. 14:44 💻 The move towards online storage and software is a natural evolution of technology, but the potential negative consequences and lack of control in the online space, including social credit systems, must be considered.
 5.1 The trend of moving everything online, including software and storage, is not new and is a natural step in the evolution of technology, with Microsoft's OneDrive, Dropbox, and Google Drive being the first steps towards this movement.
 5.2 The lecture discusses the potential negative consequences of technology and the lack of control in the online space, including the concept of social credit.

6. 19:19 🚫 Mind control through language censorship, social credit scores, and lack of ownership and privacy are all concerning trends in our increasingly digital world

7. 22:46 💼 Company claims ownership of employee-created tools once they touch their network or computers, even if created in off time, except if created on personal computer.

8. 25:43 💻 Online servers will soon handle everything for Windows, making it faster and easier to replace computers