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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, April 22, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to stop Windows Security from sending your files to Microsoft
• Q&A: Should I be worried about someone getting my IP address?
• How to quickly find out what a used computer is worth
• Video: This man is making a fortune by suing RoboCallers
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
How to stop Windows Security from sending your files to Microsoft
Do you use the “Windows Security” antivirus protection app that’s built into Windows 10 and Windows 11 on your PC?
If so, by default that app sends files that it deems “suspicious” to Microsoft so they can analyze them and use the info they learn from them to (hopefully) improve the effectiveness of Windows Security’s antivirus protection.
That usually isn’t a problem, but it could be if your PC contains files that are in any way sensitive in nature.
If you don’t feel comfortable with Windows Security sharing any of your files with Microsoft you can easily flip a settings switch in the app to put a stop to it. Here’s how:
1 – Click the Start button, then type the words windows security and select Windows Security from the list of search results after it pops up.
2 – Click Virus & threat protection.
3 – Scroll down to the “Virus & threat protection settings” section and click Manage settings.
4 – Toggle the “Automatic sample submission” setting to Off.
That’s all there is to it. The Windows Security app will still protect your machine from threats but it won’t be sending any more of your files to Microsoft.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Should I be worried about someone getting my IP address?
A reader wants to know if there is any danger involved with someone finding out what her IP address is. This post has my answer.
• How to quickly find out what a used computer is worth
Planning to buy or sell a used computer? This post explains how to find out much it is worth.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
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Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Video: This man is making a fortune by suing RoboCallers
RoboCallers are the bane of the modern world. This post explains how one man is making them pay (literally).
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Sony is looking into ad-supported games
• Elon Musk secures funds for possible Twitter tender offer
• Google’s crackdown on third-party Android call recorders may finally be complete
• Microsoft Defender error is giving Google Chrome users a serious fright
• Smartphone shipments drop due to weak seasonal demand and global uncertainty
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