How to prevent Windows 10 from spying
Hello geekplay! 🖥️ Ready to learn how to tame the Windows 10 beast? Because today I bring you the key to prevent Windows 10 from spying. Let's keep our privacy safe! 😉
1. How can I turn off tracking in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Feedback & Diagnostics.
5. Scroll down and select Diagnostic Level.
6. From the drop-down menu, choose Basic.
7. After performing these steps, the operating system will no longer send diagnostic information to Microsoft on a regular basis.
2. Is there a way to block automatic updates in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Update and Security.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Windows Update.
5. Click Advanced Options.
6. From the drop-down menu, choose Notify to schedule reboot.
7. This way, you will receive a notification when an update is available, but you will be able to choose when to install it without it being done automatically.
3. Is there a way to disable personalized advertising in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose General.
5. In the Suggested Content section, turn off the option Show Windows tips when opening Settings.
6. Also disable the option Show app suggestions in Start.
7. This way, you will prevent Windows 10 from using your information to show you personalized advertising.
4. How can I control which apps have access to my data in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Applications.
5. In this section, you will see a list of permissions of the installed applications.
6. Click each permission to see which apps have it and deactivate those you do not want to have access to your data.
7. You can also deactivate access to the camera, microphone, etc., for greater control over your privacy.
5. What can I do to stop Cortana from collecting personal information in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Cortana.
4. Scroll down until you find the section Your data in Cortana.
5. Here you can deactivate the collection of information in different categories, such as search history, interests, location, etc.
6. Also, you can clear history that has already been collected if you wish.
7. This way, you can control the information that Cortana saves about you in Windows 10.
6. How can I prevent Windows 10 apps from accessing my location?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Location.
5. Here you can deactivate the location completely or location management per app to allow or deny apps access to your location.
6. You will also find a history of locations collected by the system, which you can delete if you wish.
7. This way, you will have more control over who accesses your location in Windows 10.
7. Is there a way to prevent Windows 10 from sending data to Microsoft?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Feedback & Diagnostics.
5. Here you can deactivate the option that allows send diagnostic data and improvements to Microsoft.
6. You can also delete your historial of actividades if you don't want it to be shared with the cloud.
7. This way, you can prevent Windows 10 from automatically sending data to Microsoft.
8. Is there a way to control what information the operating system shares with third parties in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Feedback & Diagnostics.
5. In the Improve input accuracy section, you can Turn off handwriting and voice input sharing with Microsoft.
6. You can also Turn off automatic typing and voice input sharing.
7. This way, you will be able to control what information the operating system shares with third parties in Windows 10.
9. What steps should I follow to disable access to the camera and microphone in Windows 10?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Camera.
5. Here you can deactivate Camera access for all apps or manage camera access per app.
6. Repeat the same steps in the Microphone section to deactivate your access or manage it by app.
7. This way, you can have greater control over who can access your camera and microphone in Windows 10.
10. Is there a way to prevent Windows 10 from collecting browsing and app usage data?
1. Open the Windows 10 Start Menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. In the left sidebar, choose Diagnostic Data and Feedback.
5. Here you can Disable the option to allow apps to collect diagnostic data.
6. You can also delete diagnostic history that has already been collected.
7. This way, you can prevent Windows 10 from automatically collecting browsing and application usage data.
See you later, geekplay! And remember, to prevent Windows 10 from spying, don't forget to review your privacy settings and use additional privacy tools!