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Stop your PC from logging your computing activity and sending it to Microsoft

Posted on December 22, 2025

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Did you know your Windows 11 PC is logging every action you take, storing it in a database and sending it back to Microsoft?

Yep, every website you visit, every app you use, every game you play, every file you open…all of that data is collected, stored and sent to Microsoft for them to use for various purposes.

If this collection, transmission and usage of your detailed computing activities makes you a bit squeamish, you’re certainly not alone. I’m right there with you. [Read more…]

Guide to finding the best custom software development for sportstech services

Posted on December 22, 2025

Finding the best custom software development team for a sportstech project is crucial. The development team will determine the project’s success, the efficiency of the product, and how the service performs upon launch.

Building sportstech services can be challenging, especially if your focus is on developing a tool to help improve something complex, such as athlete performance or team operations. You must find a partner with experience in building sports services and integrating them with third-party platforms.

This article outlines the key factors to consider when looking for custom software development for sportstech services.

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How to use promotional drawstring bags to market a brand

Posted on December 22, 2025

Promotional items like branded drawstring bags remain highly effective in marketing. They work well when designed and branded appropriately by a professional bags maker and distributed to the right users.

As an entrepreneur, you can rely on promotional drawstring bags to successfully market your business, make your brand more popular, and attract more customers, all while building loyalty.

With that in mind, we will look at tips on how to use promotional bags to market you brand and gain recognition within a short time.

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Q&A: Do I need to back up my SSD like I did my hard drive?

Posted on December 21, 2025

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Question from Kyle: The hard drive in my computer died and I replaced it with an SSD per your suggestion.

I’ve read that SSD’s are a lot more reliable than hard drives and that they rarely go bad.

My question is do I need to back up my SSD like I did my hard drive? [Read more…]

Windows Users: Lock down your privacy with Microsoft’s ‘Privacy Dashboard’

Posted on December 20, 2025

As you probably know by now, Microsoft designed Windows 10 and Windows 11 to be quite intrusive when it comes to your privacy.

By default, the operating system collects all sorts of sensitive user data and stores it on your PC’s hard drive and/or sends it back to Microsoft via the Internet.

Luckily, most of Windows’ “spying” can be either mitigated somewhat or disabled completely if you know where to look for the various settings. [Read more…]