Microsoft wants Windows 11 to be your digital home, but unless you take proactive steps, it’s also an operating system hungry for your personal data. Out of the box, Windows 11 is built with settings that tilt heavily in Microsoft’s favor, gathering telemetry, location, and behavioral...
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For many Windows users, Microsoft’s increasing insistence on online accounts has felt like a creeping intrusion, especially with the latest iterations of Windows 10 and Windows 11 Home editions. What once was a straightforward setup with a local user has now become, for most people, an...
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In the wake of the CrowdStrike incident last summer, Microsoft has intensified its focus on enhancing the resilience of Windows and the broader ecosystem. As a Windows user, adopting a similar approach to resilience is prudent. Fortunately, many protective measures are integrated into Windows by...
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When setting up a new Windows PC, especially Windows 11, taking the time to adjust critical security settings immediately can save you from a world of trouble later. The excitement of customizing a fresh device often overshadows the essential task of locking down security essentials. Yet, a...
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You’ve got secrets, embarrassing Google searches, sensitive logins, or maybe just that one meme you copied waiting to spill onto someone else’s screen. In the lightning-fast copy-and-paste world of Windows 11, your humble clipboard silently hoards everything—text, images, links, and all—hoping...