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Winsage

February 19, 2026

14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy

Windows 11 engages in various background activities that may affect user privacy. Users can enhance their privacy by adjusting settings beyond the default configurations. Key modifications include: 1. Disable Device Encryption by navigating to Settings > Privacy & security > Device Encryption and toggling off the switch. 2. Disable Find My Device by going to Settings > Privacy & security > Find my device and turning off the toggle switch. 3. Minimize telemetry by accessing Settings > Privacy & security > Diagnostic & feedback and disabling the Send optional diagnostic data and Tailored experiences options. 4. Disable Activity Tracking in Settings > Privacy & security > General by toggling off personalized ads and app tracking options. 5. Disable Location Tracking by going to Settings > Privacy & security > Location and toggling off Location Services. 6. Disable Search Highlights in Settings > Privacy & security > Search by turning off the Show search highlights toggle switch. 7. Disable Cloud Search by navigating to Settings > Privacy & security > Search and turning off Microsoft account and Work or School account toggle switches. 8. Switch to a Local Account by accessing Settings > Accounts > Your Info and selecting Sign in a local account instead. 9. Uninstall OneDrive via Settings > Apps > Installed apps. 10. Uninstall Copilot through Settings > Apps > Installed apps. 11. Uninstall Windows Recall by searching for Turn Windows features on or off and clearing the Recall option. 12. Disable Windows Backup in Settings > Accounts > Windows Backup by turning off Remember my apps and Remember my preferences. 13. Disable Windows Update by launching the Local Group Policy Editor and disabling the Configure Automatic Updates policy. 14. Limit Microsoft Edge Telemetry by accessing Microsoft Edge Settings > Privacy, search, and services and turning off relevant telemetry options. Creating a full backup of the computer before making these changes is recommended.

AppWizard

August 28, 2025

Spotify launches in-app direct messaging

Spotify has introduced a direct messaging feature called Messages, allowing users to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the app. Users can message individuals they have interacted with on Spotify, including those in shared playlists or family and Duo plan members. The feature is accessible from the Now Playing screen, and users must be at least 16 years old to use it.

Winsage

March 29, 2025

No More Passwords? Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Plunges on Paradigm Shift

Microsoft has announced a shift from traditional passwords to passkeys for user authentication, which has caused a more than 2.5% drop in its share prices. Passkeys are linked to a user's hardware, providing enhanced security, but raise concerns about device failure and account recovery. The company is also reintroducing the People app, integrating it into Teams to improve connectivity. Analysts have given Microsoft a Strong Buy consensus rating, with 32 Buy recommendations and two Holds, despite a 9.75% decline in share price over the last year. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 34.52%.

Winsage

December 4, 2024

Samsung is discontinuing its DeX app for Windows PCs

In 2017, Samsung launched DeX, enabling high-end Galaxy smartphone users to create desktop-like environments via a dock. By 2019, the need for a physical dock was removed, and in 2020, wireless DeX was introduced through a DeX app on Windows. With the upcoming One UI 7, support for the DeX app on Windows will end, and users will be directed to use Microsoft’s Phone Link app for mobile-PC connectivity. One UI 7 is rumored to enter beta testing in mid-December, with a broader rollout expected in early 2025. The UK Samsung DeX page states that support for DeX on Windows OS will cease with One UI 7, while the US page does not currently reflect this change. Although DeX will still be available, its access through Windows PCs will stop, with similar functionalities offered through Phone Link, which allows synchronization of notifications and text messages and operation of mobile apps on Windows 11.

Winsage

November 29, 2024

Goodbye DeX, Samsung reveals the fate of the Windows app

Samsung's upcoming One UI 7 update will discontinue support for the DeX app on Windows, as stated on Samsung's UK website. Users are encouraged to use the "Link to Windows" feature instead, which will provide similar capabilities for connecting mobile devices to PCs. Additionally, One UI 7 will also end support for downloading third-party edge panels.

AppWizard

July 11, 2024

10 years ago, Android expanded to 3 new platforms

In 2010, Google Maps added turn-by-turn navigation, making driving more efficient. Android Auto allows users to connect their phones to their car displays to access Android apps for directions, hands-free calls, and music.