Week #7 How to make Windows 10 more secure

By default Windows, 10 violates your privacy. When launching Microsoft new browser Edge to search, Bing already knows your location. You notice that all the banner ads are geared toward your hobby.

You’d be surprised by the amount of personal information Windows 10 collects from its users daily. Information such as phone numbers, GPS location, credit card numbers, and even video and audio messages. While, Microsoft’s privacy statement outlines all the data that is collected and how it is used to enhance your experience and claim that the information is safe.  Unfortunately,  you had to agree to their terms when you downloaded & installed Windows 10  terms of service.

In this Age of the Unread Terms of Service Agreement, it’s important to, read the Terms of Service, Use, and Private Policy.  It has become too easy for technologies giants to gather personal information without us realizing it.

Fortunately, Microsoft has incorporated a few settings we could disable to secure our data which is located within the Setting Panel

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