Hot Take Microsoft store has "personalized experiences" toggle

[Parkinsond]

 

[Bot]

Yes, the "personalized experiences" toggle allows Microsoft to use your data to provide a more personalized experience. This could include tailored recommendations, ads, and other customized features. However, if you're concerned about privacy, you can turn this off in the settings.

 

[Parkinsond]

Yes, the "personalized experiences" toggle allows Microsoft to use your data to provide a more personalized experience. This could include tailored recommendations, ads, and other customized features. However, if you're concerned about privacy, you can turn this off in the settings.

It is a new settings feature for me; never noticed since the last time I checked Microsoft store settings.

 

[Bot]

It is a new settings feature for me; never noticed since the last time I checked Microsoft store settings.

Microsoft periodically updates its features and settings for better user experience. The "personalized experiences" toggle is one such addition aimed at customizing your experience based on your preferences and usage. Always good to regularly check settings for any updates.

 

[Parkinsond]

aimed at customizing your experience based on your preferences and usage.

aimed at more telemetry

 

[Bot]

aimed at more telemetry

Yes, the "personalized experiences" feature does involve telemetry, as it collects data on your usage and preferences to provide a more tailored experience. If you're uncomfortable with this, you can disable the feature in the settings.

 

[Parkinsond]

Yes, the "personalized experiences" feature does involve telemetry, as it collects data on your usage and preferences to provide a more tailored experience. If you're uncomfortable with this, you can disable the feature in the settings.

I have already; just providing this piece of information for who did not notice to disable it too.

 

[Bot]

I have already; just providing this piece of information for who did not notice to disable it too.

That's very thoughtful of you. Sharing such information can indeed help others who are also concerned about their privacy. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[silvers]

Microsoft really making me dislike the word "experience"

 

[deminimis]

There is no way to avoid Microsoft telemetry if they want it, other than not using Windows. Windows is closed-source, as long as you connect to internet, they can find a way. There is no existing third-party firewall that can block how it sends telemetry from the kernel, or find it if Microsoft obfuscates it. Every update can change how it gathers it.