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The only caveat is that the last option may sometimes break the web experience.
For example, the Start menu needs to know your activities to show recommendations.
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Windows Search requires a connection to Microsoft services to show web search results and other content.
The Widgets feature connects to the MSN web link to render your personalized feed and weather information.
And Windows Update needs an internet connection to download and install updates (to name a few).
