Tweaking Windows 10 privacy Settings
Several controversial privacy issues have kept many users from upgrading to Microsoft’s latest operating system, even with the free upgrade offer (still)
on the table. While some of the initial uproar may have been overblown,
there are some settings worth visiting in this post-Snowden era of
heightened concern regarding personal privacy. Today, we’ll examine a
handful of the more questionable features and settings and show you how
to go about regaining some of your privacy.
The first order of business is to head to the Windows 10 Privacy settings. So yes, there's actually a centralized place where you can tweak this stuff, with more updates to come in the upcoming 'Creators update'. To get there, click on Start, then go to Settings > Privacy and click the General tab on the left sidebar. Here, you’ll find four options that can all safely be disabled.
The first order of business is to head to the Windows 10 Privacy settings. So yes, there's actually a centralized place where you can tweak this stuff, with more updates to come in the upcoming 'Creators update'. To get there, click on Start, then go to Settings > Privacy and click the General tab on the left sidebar. Here, you’ll find four options that can all safely be disabled.
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