Keep your data safe by managing application privacy permissions in Windows 11

Privacy

When using any type of computer equipment, including a Windows 11 computer, it is very important to pay special attention to the privacy of personal data. Thus, It can be prevented that certain applications, games or programs installed in the operating system can access sensitive parts of the computer, including access to private areas of the disk or to computer components.

However, this is something that You should not worry too much with the vast majority of applications and games that you have installed on your computer if you have already updated to the new Windows 11It is quite easy to modify the privacy and security settings for each app.

How to manage Windows 11 privacy settings

As we mentioned, With Windows 11 a small tool has been included in a somewhat clearer way through which it is possible to easily manage the privacy options for each application installed in the operating system. In this way, by being able to choose the permissions for each one, you can ensure at all times that your privacy remains safe.

snapdrop
Related article:
Snapdrop: share files between your devices instantly without installing anything

To do this, all you have to do is go to the application Configuration Windows, accessible from the start menu. Once inside, on the left side you must select Privacy & Security inside the menu, and finally at the bottom, you will find a section called App permissions. In it, you should see different categories of permissions that can affect your privacy, including location, camera, microphone, and many more categories.

Privacy permissions for applications in Windows 11

By accessing each type of permission, you should be able to see some more information about it, as well as the applications and games installed on the PC that are accessing it. In this way, just You must deactivate everything that you prefer not to use in order to avoid exposing unnecessary personal data.


Be the first to comment

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with *

*

*

  1. Responsible for the data: Miguel Ángel Gatón
  2. Purpose of the data: Control SPAM, comment management.
  3. Legitimation: Your consent
  4. Communication of the data: The data will not be communicated to third parties except by legal obligation.
  5. Data storage: Database hosted by Occentus Networks (EU)
  6. Rights: At any time you can limit, recover and delete your information.