Post Tweaks

Windows comes with a predefined configuration that might not cater to some, especially since there are data collection features that run in the background with the operating system. In fact, telemetry-related functionality has been the talk of the town ever since the release of Windows 10 and users who are more concerned about security searched for ways to customize Windows to their liking. As a result, developers created applications such as Post Tweaks, which can offer advanced users a more personalized experience by removing unnecessary features in Windows and disabling functionality considered intrusive to the user’s privacy.

As its name suggests, Post Tweaks brings to the table a series of tweaks that can be applied in Windows to transform the OS into a more private and personalized working environment. It allows the quick deployment of various software tools, as detailed below.

The system tweaks in Post Tweaks allow users to go through a series of configuration options to customize Windows. While this sounds good, having to wait around for the console app to execute tasks and display new prompt windows with new options is a bit annoying. It would probably be much more convenient to have a tab-based interface with all the options organized in different categories.

First off, a new window is shown to reveal security-related tweaks. For instance, one can disable UAC and Windows Defender, the SmartScreen and the Windows Firewall. There are also additional settings available, so it is advisable you know what you are doing, as they might leave your PC vulnerable to attacks or disable functionality that is actually needed.

Services can also be disabled just by checking the desired boxes. Moving on, Post Tweaks prompts users to install the resolution service, remove non-essential Store apps, disable network autotuning, disable Nagle’s algorithm on the local machine, and even eliminate telemetry functions.

There are a lot of options waiting to be discovered further on when configuring the visual settings in Windows. They are related to Windows Explorer, the taskbar and the start menu, themes, the lock screen, the context menu and so on.

As mentioned above, Post Tweaks can also install batches of applications and software tools that are widely used. With its help, deploying applications on a PC Is easier, as there is no need to look for a valid and safe download link.

Revealing customization options one by one requires users’ continuous attention and interaction, meaning that they will have to take the time to read all the options and personalize their Windows experience. Nevertheless, this seems like a one-time operation and, after a system restart, all the changes are applied.