In today's world, data is currency, and it's being collected at every turn. Windows 11 is no exception, collecting diagnostic and location data, app usage, and more. As a privacy-conscious person, I'm ...

You can easily uninstall bloatware with Winhance. Winhance is an open-source app available free of charge on websites like Git Hub that makes debloating and configuring Windows almost as easy as Linux ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...

Windows 11 looks sleek and fresh, but out of the box, it shares more about you than you might like. Microsoft uses this data to improve its services and show you personalized content. That’s fine for ...

Windows 11 privacy is scattered everywhere — and many of you agree it needs a master switch.

Dark patterns in Windows 11 quietly push ads, data tracking, and Microsoft services. In 2026, users should disable notification tips, ad IDs, diagnostic data, personalized search, Start menu and lock ...

Windows' default settings share more of your data than you might realize. They monitor your activity, collect details about how you use your device, and push personalized ads. Although marketed as ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft’s new Windows 10 system offers more personalization than before, but it also collects more data than people might be used to on PCs, from contacts and appointments to ...

Modern Windows PCs are packed with webcam privacy tools. Here’s what you need to know to get the most from them. Is someone watching your PC’s webcam? Modern laptops are packed with webcam LEDs, ...

Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there — largely due to the scale of PCs that ...