microsoft privacy

Microsoft has changed how it handles voice recordings in a way that directly affects what you can see and manage on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard: new voice clips contributed for product improvement are now de‑identified and are no longer associated with individual Microsoft accounts, which...

Microsoft’s public guidance on voice data makes a clear point: voice recordings gathered by speech-recognition features are used to provide and improve services, but the way that data is collected, stored, and displayed in users’ privacy controls has changed significantly — especially since...

Microsoft's quest to balance personalization and privacy has always been a tightrope walk, and the evolution of its privacy dashboard—particularly around search history—reflects some of the most debated aspects of this journey. As users grow increasingly aware of the data footprints they leave...

The evolution of digital privacy remains a hot-button issue, particularly as tech giants like Microsoft refine their approaches to data collection, user transparency, and regulatory compliance. At the heart of this conversation lies the Microsoft privacy dashboard—a centralized hub designed to...

Accessing, understanding, and controlling your digital footprint has become an essential aspect of online privacy, particularly as more services and devices sync user activity in the cloud. Microsoft, recognizing this need, has steadily enhanced its privacy tools, prominently featuring the...

The collection and use of browsing activity by web browsers has long been a subject of both innovation and controversy. Microsoft Edge, one of the world’s leading browsers, has recently updated and clarified its practices related to collecting and using users’ browsing activity for personalized...

The world of personal computing has evolved rapidly, but one thing remains a constant concern for users: data privacy. As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the amount of information collected by operating systems and applications only continues to grow. Windows 11...

Microsoft Edge, the web browser developed by Microsoft, collects diagnostic data to enhance user experience, maintain security, and ensure optimal performance. Understanding the types of data collected and how to manage these settings is crucial for users concerned about privacy. Types of...

Here’s a summary of diagnostic data collection in Microsoft Edge, based on the official Microsoft Support article: What does Microsoft Edge collect? Required Diagnostic Data: Necessary to keep Edge secure, up to date, and performing properly. Collected even if you opt out of optional diagnostic...

The recent turmoil surrounding Windows Hello facial recognition has thrown an unforeseen wrench into the daily routines of countless Windows users who depend on effortless, secure access to their devices. The technology, celebrated for its speed and reliability regardless of ambient lighting...

Microsoft’s vision for its Edge browser has never been more apparent: artificial intelligence is set to permeate every corner of your web experience. This strategic push comes into focus with the arrival of Copilot Mode, an initiative that places AI front and center on the Edge new tab page and...

Every so often, a feature debuts in the PC world with the potential to change the way we work, remember, and question our relationship with technology. Microsoft’s Copilot Recall is one such feature—a leap in activity-tracking designed to promise both seamless productivity and a radical...

Windows 11 Canary Build 27813 Update Delivers Crucial Audio, Color, and Settings Fixes Microsoft's latest preview release for Windows 11 Insiders—Canary build 27813—has landed with a focused agenda: resolving persistent audio issues, refining color management, and streamlining system settings...