Yes, you can set up privacy settings on Windows through its built-in tools and configurations.
Yes, you can set up privacy settings on Windows through its built-in tools and configurations.
There are methods to enhance privacy and reduce reliance on Microsoft, but complete immunity isn't guaranteed. Using tools like Tor, VPNs, Duckduckgo, and encrypted messaging helps, though they may not fully protect against low-level backdoors in Windows. Some users opt for open-source alternatives such as Linux to avoid potential vulnerabilities.
No Windows vibe here. Some Linux distributions prioritize privacy, but just like everyone else, it's okay as long as you're not a terrorist.
This would be extremely unlawful and is why Huawei was excluded from the US. Microsoft wouldn’t take such a risk and it would be very foolish, but regardless, if your Microsoft account is linked to Windows, using a VPN doesn’t matter since all data would be stored on your account.
Windows doesn't work because it's proprietary. If you're concerned about privacy, Linux is a better option, though you'll have to take more steps beyond just switching to Linux to avoid tracking.