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What is one of the privacy settings that can be changed in Windows 10?
What was one significant change introduced with Windows 8 regarding operating systems?
How can users turn off location services in Windows 10?
What option allows users to manage notifications on their lock screen in Windows 10?
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Which option allows disabled syncing for multiple devices in Windows 10?
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What is one action users should take regarding Cortana's speech services?
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What is the primary purpose of location settings in applications?
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What is the first step to clear Cortana's voice data stored in the cloud?
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Study Notes
Privacy and Location Settings
- Microsoft has attempted to merge mobile and desktop operating systems starting with Windows 8.
- Windows 10 has deep cloud integrations and shares data with Microsoft to create a seamless experience across devices.
- Location settings can alter content based on your physical location.
5 Privacy Settings To Change in Windows 10
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Stop Cortana from getting to know you:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Speech, inking & typing.
- Under Getting to know you, click Turn off speech services and typing suggestions.
- Clear collected information from Cortana's settings menu under Manage my voice data.
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Turn off your location:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Location.
- You can turn off location for all users or for your account.
- In the location menu, you can clear your location history and allow or disallow apps from seeing your exact location.
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Stop Syncing:
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Sync your settings.
- Turn off all setting syncing or toggle individual sync settings off.
- Turn off notification syncing in Cortana's Settings > Send notifications between devices.
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Lock down your lock screen:
- Go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions.
- Turn off Show notifications on the lock screen.
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Explore essential privacy settings in Windows 10 to enhance your control over personal data. Learn how to manage Cortana's data collection, adjust location settings, and stop syncing across devices. This quiz will test your knowledge on maintaining privacy in a digital world.
