I switched off a few defaults I didn't need and made Windows a little more private.

Configuring Windows privacy settings can mean the difference between a secure, hardened Windows environment or a devastating data breach. Attackers can easily take advantage of improperly configured ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Out of the box, Windows 11 feels like a bit of a broken mess. In many ways, it feels like a bloated ad for itself and a random selection of other products rather than a functional OS. Luckily, however ...

A lightweight free utility gives Windows users an easy way to review and control system-level privacy settings without digging into the registry. Recently, I stumbled onto a free utility called O&O ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update has dropped, bringing a significant number of under-the-hood changes to the operating system. We've written many times about Windows 10 privacy issues over the past ...

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, ...