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News1805-01-2026, 14:26

Windows Settings Spy Risk: Disable These Features Now!

  • Windows laptops collect user data through various settings, potentially leading to privacy breaches and spying.
  • Disable "Send optional diagnostic data" in Privacy & Security to stop sharing system performance and usage data with Microsoft.
  • Turn off the unique "Advertising ID" in Privacy & Security > General to prevent apps from tracking behavior for personalized ads.
  • Regularly review and manage "App Permissions" for microphone, camera, and location access under Privacy & Security to prevent unnecessary data collection.
  • Manage "Location Services" in Privacy & Security, as most PCs don't require location tracking, which transmits your physical location to Microsoft.

Why It Matters: Protect your privacy by disabling specific Windows data collection settings immediately.

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