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This article shows you what the Windows 10 default method of collecting a large amount of privacy is. The content is concise and easy to understand, and it will definitely catch your eyes. I hope you can gain something through the detailed introduction of this article.

Microsoft's Windows 10 won acclaim from the media and users as soon as it was released, but while providing a personalized experience, the operating system collects a lot of user data.

By default, Windows 10 can know the web page you visit, where you are, all the online shopping information, and even the text you enter and what you say. Although these data tracking does bring convenient functions, it also causes users' concerns about personal privacy. Fortunately, Windows 10 allows users to modify privacy options in the system. If you don't want it to know too much about itself, you might as well try to change the following privacy settings.

1. Initial setup

Before you fully install Windows 10, you can prevent the operating system from getting too much of your personal data. First of all, you should customize the device in the pre-installation Quick setup, rather than the default settings, which can prevent the system from accessing your location information and browser data, or automatically connect to recommended hotspots.

If you are still worried about your personal data, you can refuse to create a Microsoft account and choose to set up a local account instead, so that more data can be kept locally rather than in the cloud. However, getting OneDrive files and logging into Xbox accounts becomes a big problem.

two。 Privacy option

Even if you didn't adjust the quick settings at 10:00 when you installed Windows, you can do the same in the privacy settings on the settings page.

The first is the general privacy option. Here, you should immediately turn off the Advertising Identifier option, as this feature will let apps and web pages know the types of ads you might like based on your previous PC usage. But even if you don't turn it off, it won't have anything to do with your real name, email or any personal data.

The SmartScreen filter under the ad identifier is an important feature that prevents the installation of dangerous web pages and malware, so it should be left on. A "allow websites to provide locally relevant content by accessing my language list" should also not be turned off unless you want to see foreign language ads.

Tracking writing habits may not sound specific enough, but Microsoft guarantees that this feature is designed to improve the accuracy of automatic correction deduction and handwriting recognition. Unless you are particularly worried about keylogger accessing this information, you don't have to turn it off.

3. Position

Where you've been and where you are can be said to be one of the most important information, and Microsoft also offers very detailed options in the location menu.

You can completely turn off the positioning capabilities of Windows 10 and erase your location history. But after doing so, you need to enter the zip code or address manually every time you check the weather and map.

4. Camera and microphone

The privacy settings for cameras and microphones are basically similar to location data options, and you can turn them off completely or control the permissions of each app separately.

5.Cortana

Cortana is one of the important ways for Windows 10 to get to know you, and in the process, she will provide all kinds of information and functions related to you. But if you don't want to trade your personal information for these convenient services, you can just turn it off.

Go to the "Voice, Ink Writing and typing" option, and then click "stop collecting information about me" to turn off Cortana and voice dictation.

But if you want to keep Cortana for some quick voice searches and commands, you can control her access through more privacy options, including name, photo, contact and calendar items. If Cortana is allowed to access and store this information in the cloud, they can be synchronized among all your Windows 10 devices. As for whether to want privacy or convenience, it needs to be weighed by the users themselves.

To completely remove your history from Cortana and Windows 10, you need to visit the Bing account settings page. After logging in, you can erase your personal information, interests and Cortana information.

6. Block connection

In addition to paying attention to the messages sent to Microsoft by Windows 10, you should also pay attention to the data that computers send to mobile devices. In the "other devices" option, you can control whether Windows 10 automatically connects and synchronizes data to your other PC, tablet and smartphone.

If you want to maintain easy pairing between devices, you should click "Select applications that can be synchronized with devices" to control the way itemized data between devices and applications. Similarly, you can completely prohibit applications from accessing USB peripherals, or control the permissions of each application separately.

7. Feedback and diagnosis

If you turn off diagnostics and feedback completely, it will be difficult for you to report back to Microsoft about the problems with Windows 10. Therefore, this feature should be kept on.

8. Background application

Controlling applications that can run in the background through "background applications" can effectively reduce energy consumption and prevent private data leakage. If uncontrolled, most applications running in the background will transmit data over the network. Check for upgrades or send notifications.

9.Wi-Fi perception

Wi-Fi awareness is arguably one of the best but most worrying features of Windows 10, allowing you to connect to suggested Wi-Fi hotspots and share network connections with your contacts. To do this, Windows 10 has the ability to automatically connect to the wireless network and view your Outlook, Skype and Facebook friends.

Apart from obvious privacy loopholes, you can't make contacts to share. In other words, everyone you talk to on Skype or Outlook can access printers or even other computers on the same network. Fortunately, Facebook requires additional validation steps.

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