Privacy Archives - Page 2 of 12

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

Posted on December 22, 2025

Want to get my easy to follow Tech Tips in your email?

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…]

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…]

Q&A: Is Windows’ primary purpose to spy on us?

Posted on October 2, 2025

Question from Gail: I’m getting ready to buy a new computer.

My friend said I need to buy a Mac because Microsoft designed Windows 10 and Windows 11 to primarily be spy tools.

First of all, is that true? And if it is, why does Microsoft want to spy on people? [Read more…]