Windows 10 Privacy Settings to Turn Off

In this tutorial, we are going to see the Windows 10 privacy settings to turn off. Privacy settings are an important part of your online life and privacy. The default settings of Windows are not always in your favor. Some simple and accessible settings can however make you more protected in your actions on your computer. Here are some Windows 10 privacy settings to turn off.
 

Windows 10 Privacy Settings to Turn Off

Step 1: Click on the Start button at the bottom left of your screen.

 
 
Step 2: Click on Settings.
 

 
Step 3: Then go to Privacy.
 

 
Here you can set all privacy settings for all the entries on your computer. Let’s see together what are the main points to remember…
 
 

Step 1: Disable geolocation

This will prevent Windows and its partners from locating you geographically. To do this, go to the Location tab of the privacy settings. In the Allow access to location on this device section, click on Change and then switch off the button. The same goes for the button below.
 

 

Step 2: Modify Cortona settings

Cortona is your personal assistant in Windows 10. It is also an excellent way to “steal” important information about you… One of the most important elements to modify is the “Get to know me” feature. This is actually an internal Windows tool that will take into account your usage habits in order to optimize the answers given to the questions and requests you will ask to Cortana. Note also that this tool is also used by the Windows text-to-speech system. To disable this, go to the link below.
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Step 3: Disable synchronization between your devices

By disabling this option, you will prevent the transfer of data between devices. Because who says transfer, implies that your information passes by Windows servers. To do this, go to Other devices tab of the privacy settings. In Communicate with unpaired devices section, switch off the button.
 

 

Step 4: Limit access to your peripherals (Camera and Microphone)

Some PC users never use their microphone or camera. If you belong to this category, then it is possible to disable these two devices completely or partially. In any case, it is always interesting to know which applications have permission to capture your conversations or videos. To do this, go to Camera tab of the privacy settings. In Allow access to the camera on this device section, click on Change button and then switch off the button. The same goes for the Microphone.
 

 

 

Step 5: General settings

All settings in General should be turned off.