Windows 11 Privacy Settings Tutorial

In this overview video, find out how Microsoft tracks how you use Windows and find out how you can limit what is shared with Microsoft. Microsoft offers several tools, like the Privacy Dashboard and the Diagnostic Data Viewer that allow you to see what Microsoft tracks. You can clear the data from Microsoft's servers if you like. Additionally, we look at how you can limit what's tracked via settings in Windows and via third party tools.

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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:56 Privacy Dashboard
2:45 Diagnostic Data Viewer
3:24 Limit what data is shared with Microsoft
3:41 Set up local account
4:37 Windows Security
5:27 Device location
5:45 General - including personalized ads
6:38 Speech, inking & typing
6:58 Diagnostics & feedback
8:15 App permissions
8:55 Random hardware addresses
9:25 Third party tools
10:07 Wrap up

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[crizevherlybaquiran]

Moments later, microsoft beginning to loose track of Windows 11 users then tracks that the last site that they accessed is this video.

[Hondalover]

What many might not recognize is that most software companies, not just Microsoft, always collect your private data. It's stated in their terms of service or privacy policies.

[daniebarahona]

You have no idea how much I've learned with your videos! you have a great way of teaching. I was so scared to use the computer.I felt stuck with technology, but thanks to you I feel confident, to navigate the internet with the tutorials, tips and tricks.

[JPMario]

Microsoft: “You should have control over what data is shared”
Also Microsoft: *Steals your data without your permission*

[kingrofty]

I have checked all my Security Permissions in Windows 11, everything is ok. Must admit, I'm really enjoying Windows 11 a lot! First two attempts I upgraded to Windows 11 from within Windows 10, which was a huge mistake. Third time I did a clean install of Windows 11, and it's simply superb. Thanks Kev!

[kevinu.k.]

Another superb video. Frankly though Win 11 is not a new OS... They have a cheek charging money for it. It is merely a crippled overlay applied to Win 10. I am watching videos in order to try an regain some of the lost functionality.

[williamhahn]

The camera you are using to record yourself is amazing! You look hellah good!

[stevinjohn]

NICE VIDEO KEVIN ! I always watch your vids. I don't have windows 11 I had an update but i clicked stay on windows 10

[simongreen]

Wowzers... big brother is watching eh! Cheers for this Kevin dude

[spideyyedips]

I was actually looking for this! I just finished installing Windows 11. Thanks Kevin

[redmimic]

Exactly what I was looking for, Thanks Bro!!

[tekadashi]

im here early thanks for the heads up on how they get our data wouldnt want anyone finding that

[bign]

Thank you for doing this video. You're a good bloke helping people be aware of the pros and cons to this.

[rahulrustagi]

Today is a good opening. Hey kevin cookie after long time. This was must needed. I do not want microsoft to become another google.

[justsurfin]

Good intentions does not excuse violation of privacy. Microsoft SHOULD still have to get permission from their customers before collecting this data (regardless of the reason, isn't this WHY Microsoft has an early access / beta release track). AND NOT via some unread and intentionally vague EULA / license agreement.

[alexscudder]

just subbed keep up the good work bud !!

[prowler]

I'm curious why Microsoft only collaborated with Intel when developing Windows 11. What was the reason behind that move and why, especially knowing that AMD is
experiencing an uptick in demand for their processors. If I was AMD, I would want to know why.

[JustBlankNoInfo]

I'm pretty surprised Microsoft collects this much data from you and me. Amazing tips to stay secured!

[sunestjern]

Thank you amazing tips to stay secured!

[lfysr]

Wuoohhh that's amazing, now i can know my activities LOL