Ashampoo AntiSpy

One of the main issues people find with Windows 10 is that it sends a lot of user information to Microsoft, and this makes most of them feel uneasy. If you want to rest assured that none of your browsing habits or other details get to the Redmond-based company, you can rely on specialized software, such as Ashampoo Antispy.

Unlike some other similar solutions, Ashampoo Antispy does not need to be install on the host computer, as it runs out of the box. The only requirement is that you need to have full administrative rights to benefit of all its functions.

The interface is neatly organized, and all the options are presented as clearly as possible, meaning that you do not need to be an expert to understand them. Thus, you can explore the type of info that is typically sent to Microsoft, and you can decide which one you allow or block.

Before diving in, you can take the time to create a restore point so that you can revert to the current state with ease.

You can start by deactivating the device location of your PC so that your geographical position is no longer known while also disabling the global location services.

Similarly, you can set third-party apps to use your camera or not, along with native utilities, such as App Connector, Microsoft Edge or OneNote.

Cortana is the name of the virtual personal assistant bundled in Windows 10, and you can give up its functions by disabling it altogether or deactivating only its speech, inking and typing throughout the OS.

Ashampoo Antispy also makes it possible for you to prevent apps from accessing your account name, picture or calendar entries, while also keeping your contact list inaccessible to App Connector, Mail or Calendar apps, and Windows Shell Experience.

You can disable OneDrive sync and handwriting data sharing while also locking the screen camera. The ‘Do Not Track’ function in Edge can also be enabled.

If you are not sure about the info you want to block, Ashampoo Antispy allows you to apply recommended settings with a single mouse click. You also get the possibility to set the default configuration at a later time, if you change your mind.