Your Windows 11 Fortress: Free Tools for Privacy, Security, and Sanity Back when I accidentally shared my screen during a remote meeting—only to realize my desktop was lighting up with pop-ups and notification nibbles from apps hungry for my data—it hit me: Windows is way too nosy. Here’s the raw, real-world toolkit I wish someone had handed me for reclaiming my privacy, blocking digital noise, and sleeping a bit lighter at night. Why I Stopped Trusting Windows Defaults (and You Might Too) When I first set up Windows 11, I assumed Microsoft’s default settings would keep my data reasonably private. I was wrong. If you care about privacy, security, or simply want fewer interruptions, it’s crucial to look beyond the out-of-the-box experience. Here’s why I stopped trusting Windows defaults—and why you might want to as well. Not-So-Private by Default: Telemetry, Ads, and More Windows 11 comes with telemetry enabled by default. This means your device is constantly sending diagnostic and usag...
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