I assumed Windows’ default settings were harmless. It turns out, several quietly track more than you’d expect—but they’re easy to fix.

Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.

If a hacker gained access to your Microsoft account, they could download your OneDrive files, bypass your Windows PC’s security, and potentially even track your laptop’s location using GPS. But ...

Microsoft has released an update for certain devices that will display a notification containing information and instructions on how to configure privacy settings that were not properly shown during a ...

Give me 15 minutes, and I can help you join the 5 percent who are actually in control. I dug through the privacy settings for the five biggest consumer tech companies and picked a few of the most ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

The Microsoft June 2020 Patch Tuesday consisted of 129 security fixes for critical and important vulnerabilities. Of these, an "Important" and equally ironic vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-1296, ...

How to set up camera privacy settings in Windows 10 Your email has been sent For many Microsoft Windows 10 users, the camera has become vital to their day-to-day routine. Whether it is the ...

How to manage security and privacy in the new Microsoft Edge browser Your email has been sent With the new Chromium version of Microsoft Edge comes new settings that ...