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#1 Posted : Tuesday, October 22, 2019 8:36:27 PM(UTC)
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Not enough Internet privacy on Windows 10? Use a VPN!
We probably don’t need to tell you that websites such as Facebook and Google keep track of the websites you visit. Advertisers use that data to show you targeted ads. It is less well-known that Microsoft keeps an ‘advertising-ID’ about you in its operating system Windows 10. This profile can be looked into by app developers and advertisers. Moreover, Windows 10 collects data on your writing behavior. Continue reading in this article to find out how you can adjust the privacy settings of Windows 10 and how a VPN connections protects your private life on the web.

Adjust the privacy settings in Windows 10
If you don’t want Windows 10 to save an advertising-ID about you and keep an eye on your writing behavior, you can luckily adjust the privacy settings. Navigate to ‘Settings’ and then ‘Privacy’. Under the menu point ‘General’ you can turn off the settings for both the advertising-ID and the writing behavior. After installing Windows 10, these are however turned on by default, something only very few users are aware of!


Hackers, spyware; be aware of the dangers on the Internet
Few people realize how much information is collected by all kinds of websites. These are legal activities that advertising agencies greatly profit off of. The Internet is also the hunting grounds for cyber criminals that try to get their hands on all kinds of secret data in an illegal way. If spyware is installed on your computer or phone without you knowing, hackers can closely follow your Internet activities. More than ever is it necessary to use a recent anti virus software and a firewall, but it can be improved. A VPN connection is the best guarantee for safe surfing.

Encrypted data traffic
A VPN ensures for complete privacy on the web in two ways:

First off, your IP address will not be revealed. Sites know who you are and where your live based on your IP address. Because VPN servers do not give away your IP address to websites that you access, you are surfing the Internet anonymously. This way, you will be sure you won’t be bothered by disruptive advertisements and personalized ads. Moreover, you will have access to all websites from any country, you will never be faced with annoying blocks again.
Second, the VPN software will make your data traffic unreadable. Your data is encrypted with a 256-bit method. Do you often to go online using a public WiFi network? Then a VPN connection is definitely going to be worth your while! VPN download
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