Privacy
The latest Privacy coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Upgrade: How Enabling TPM 2.0 in BIOS Solves Compatibility Issues
For millions of Windows 10 users facing the October 2025 end-of-support deadline, the path to Windows 11 might be simpler than they think. While Microsoft's strict hardware requirements have created...
Local account privacy gains come at cost of losing Windows cloud sync features
The choice between using a local account or a Microsoft account on Windows represents one of the most fundamental decisions users face when setting up their systems, balancing privacy concerns...
Windows 10 ESU: Microsoft Account Sign-In Requirement Explained
Microsoft has implemented a critical authentication requirement for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) that could catch many users by surprise. Devices receiving ESU through Microsoft...
Windows 10 Extended Security Updates: Free & Low-Cost Options Explained
Microsoft has made significant changes to its Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, offering free and low-cost security patches for millions of users facing the October 2025...
Linux vs Windows 11: Real-World Migration Guide for Windows Users in 2024
The conversation around moving from Windows to Linux has shifted from fringe tech rhetoric to a pragmatic consideration for millions of users. With Windows 10's official support ending on October 14,...
NPU churning 40+ TOPS powers Windows 11 Copilot Plus AI locally
Microsoft's ambitious vision for AI-powered computing has taken a monumental leap forward with the introduction of Windows 11 Copilot Plus PCs, marking the company's most significant hardware...
Windows Recall Privacy Debate: Microsoft's AI Memory Feature Faces Security Scrutiny
The recent controversy surrounding Windows Recall has reignited the long-standing debate about privacy in modern computing, with Microsoft's AI-powered memory feature facing intense scrutiny from...
Microsoft Copilot Education Risks Reduced in SURF DPIA Update, But Key Concerns Remain
The latest Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) from SURF, the collaborative ICT organization for Dutch education and research, has delivered a mixed verdict on Microsoft 365 Copilot's privacy...
Microsoft Azure Suspension: Mass Surveillance Allegations Force Cloud Governance Reckoning
Microsoft's recent decision to suspend Azure cloud and AI subscriptions for an Israeli Ministry of Defense unit has ignited a fierce debate about corporate responsibility, surveillance technology,...
7 Windows 11 default settings drain privacy and speed — here’s how to fix them.
Setting up a new Windows PC should feel like opening a fresh notebook — clean, fast, and yours — but the out-of-the-box Windows 11 experience often ships with features that intrude on privacy,...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Bundling Drives 15-25% Subscription Price Hike
Microsoft has fundamentally reshaped its Microsoft 365 subscription model by integrating its AI assistant, Copilot, directly into consumer plans, resulting in significant price increases that have...
Apple vs Google vs Microsoft: AI Privacy Battle Heats Up
The race to dominate artificial intelligence has become a three-way battle between tech titans Apple, Google, and Microsoft, with each company taking dramatically different approaches to user privacy...