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How Can I protect my Privacy on Windows or Mac?

Windows

Your Windows Operating System has several features that allow you to better protect your privacy. You can manage your overall privacy settings for Microsoft here


More specific  recommendations for your privacy settings in Windows 10: 

  • Manage Cortana settings
  • Disables location services
  • Control which Apps can access your camera, microphone, calendar, etc.
  • Stop sharing your Advertising ID with Apps on your system
  • Use a local account, rather than a Microsoft account
  • Randomize your hardware address on WiFi
  • Don't automatically connect to open WiFi networks
  • Disable Cloud sharing
  • Restrict access for Apps
  • Limit data sharing with Microsoft 

MacOS

Your Mac Operating System has several features that allow you to better protect your privacy. You can manage your overall privacy settings for your Mac here


More specific recommendations for better privacy on your Mac:  

  • Disable access to your camera, microphone, or calendar 
  • Disable Location services
  • Update your Operating System regularly 
  • Encrypt your Mac
  • Limit your sharing services
  • Turn on the firewall
  • Enable stealth mode 
  • Enable App control 
  • Opt-out of sending diagnostic and usage data to Apple

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