Windows 11 is widely known for sucking in privacy, as it comes with a lot of default settings that can be a privacy nightmare. But don’t worry – there are ways to achieve significant control in that area. You just have to take charge.
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Location tracking
Windows 11 tracks your location by default, making Microsoft and Third-party apps to know where you are. If you are uncomfortable with it, or rarely using location-based apps such as weather or Uber, disabling location services prevents data collection. In addition, doing so can save the battery on the laptop and tablet.
To do this, go on Settings> Privacy and SecurityScroll down App permissions Section, and select PlaceFrom there, togle location services,
Click in pop-up Close To completely disable location services.
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App permissions
Windows 11 Default gives many permissions to apps, which can compromise your privacy. It is also easy to grant the permissions. For both reasons, some apps do not have much access, it is best to review and adjust the app permissions to ensure.
To do this, go on Settings> Privacy and SecurityThen scroll down App permissions Section. Here, you will get permissions Quarrel, MicrophoneAnd ContactSelect an app, expand Let the apps reach your (permission) The section, and access of access for those apps that are not required.
Audit these settings regularly, especially after installing new apps, to ensure that permissions have not changed.
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Cloud clipboard
The clipboard is an easy feature that temporarily stores the objects (eg text and picture) you have, allowing you to paste them between the apps quickly. Clipboard history that you press Win + VParticularly helpful to recover several copied items. It becomes even better with the best Windows clipboard tips.
But do you want the clipboard to sink the data on the server of Microsoft or between the equipment, causing a possible contingent sharing of data collection and sensitive data? If you don’t, you can easily disable clipboard history Settings> System> Clipboard And togling Clipboard history in equipment,
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Cloud sink
The cloud sink capacity of Windows can also be a privacy problem, as it stores settings, files, app data and preferences in your Onedrive account. In addition to clear data collection capacity for microsoft, it can also make frequent trekking. To prevent this from happening, you can unlink your Onedrive account with Windows.
To do this, click Ondrive icon Below and in the notification area. Next, click Cog icon In the top-right corner and choose setting In the menu.
Select Account Tab to the left and click Unlink this PC Add.
In popup, click Unlink the accountAnd this is – no more cloud sink.
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Microsoft account settings
When installing Windows 11, you have to sign in to complete the installation with a Microsoft account. While there are some benefits to connect your Microsoft account with Windows, doing so also allows the microsoft to track usage patterns, collect data and create a digital profile tied directly to your identity.
Some tricks allow you to bypass the need for a Microsoft account, but if you have signed anyway, the good news is that you can still sign out later. You later called a local account, which provides a more personal experience.
To switch to a local account, go to Settings> Accounts> Your Information And click Sign in with a local account instead Add.
From there, follow the instructions to sign out of your Microsoft account. Just keep in mind that there are some shortcomings from using a local account on Windows.
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Telemetry and background data collection
By default, Microsoft collects data about your device and use habits in the name of improving OS. This is called telemetry, which may include information about your hardware, app use, feature use and performance data. When you cannot fully disable this data collection, you can limit it.
To do this, go on Settings> Privacy and Safety> Clinical and Response And expand Clinical data Section. Search Send optional diagnostic data Togle and close it.
Later, it is time to clean any diagnostic data that Microsoft may already collect for your Windows PC. Scroll down, expand Remove diagnostic data Khand, and click delete,
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Personal Advertising and Advertising ID
Personal advertisements depend on your online behavior, browsing history and extensive tracking of personal information without your obvious consent. This is a privacy nightmare that you can thank by disabled your advertising ID in settings. However, keep in mind that the apps will continue to show you non-transmitted advertisements after disabled (depending on general factors like your location and what you are doing in the app).
Go Settings> Privacy and Security> General And togle Apps show me personal advertisement using my advertising IDHere, you will also get some additional tracking options, which you want to close, like Reaching my language list shows websites locally relevant content And Launch by launching the app and let Windows improve and improve search results,
Disable personal advertisements in microsoft edge
If you use the edge, an additional step can ensure that it does not serve you individual advertisements when browsing. Open the edge, click Three-dot icon Top-right in the corner, and for head Settings> privacy, search and services> privacyNext, Togel off Allow Microsoft to save your browsing activity,
As you can see, Windows does not provide the most personal experience from the beginning. To ensure some very important changes to ensure that Microsoft receives the least data from you. And since these changes will not take you more than an hour, they are worth making if you give great importance to your privacy.
