Taskbar featuring weather and news icons

Will_Nei
Member

142

12-08-2016, 08:32 AM

Hello everyone, many Windows users have probably noticed the new update introducing a weather and news symbol. While it seems appealing, I’m puzzled because the location data for the weather appears to be included. Since I’ve turned off location usage in my privacy settings, it’s unclear how they managed to get it. Thanks, phse

Will_Nei

12-08-2016, 08:32 AM #1

manglemadness
Member

117

12-09-2016, 05:22 PM

When the Windows location setting is turned off, your IP address is likely used to estimate your position.

manglemadness

12-09-2016, 05:22 PM #2

When the Windows location setting is turned off, your IP address is likely used to estimate your position.

IceJay24
Member

185

12-09-2016, 09:14 PM

Microsoft received your message from an unknown source. I wouldn<|pad|> to not worry about it.

IceJay24

12-09-2016, 09:14 PM #3

Microsoft received your message from an unknown source. I wouldn<|pad|> to not worry about it.

katara_bryant
Junior Member

12-10-2016, 02:06 AM

Your position is determined using your IP address.

katara_bryant

12-10-2016, 02:06 AM #4

Your position is determined using your IP address.

11_JOEL_11
Member

247

12-11-2016, 01:30 AM

They receive the correct position even with a Proxy. That's unexpected, but thank you for clarifying.

11_JOEL_11

12-11-2016, 01:30 AM #5

They receive the correct position even with a Proxy. That's unexpected, but thank you for clarifying.

Mr_Floobiful
Posting Freak

890

12-16-2016, 07:02 AM

Occasionally it works better, other times it doesn't, my IP indicates I'm in a city about 150km away.

Mr_Floobiful

12-16-2016, 07:02 AM #6

Occasionally it works better, other times it doesn't, my IP indicates I'm in a city about 150km away.