Privatezilla

Windows 10 is  very popular operating system, both due to its plethora of features and to its enhanced security measures. Nonetheless, privacy issues were always present throughout its development, and users don't feel at ease knowing that their computer logs a lot of their movements. Privatezilla was created to assist this concern, and many others.

It needs to be emphasized right from the beginning that this application is a portable one, meaning that you do not need to install it on your PC in order to enjoy its functions.

Also, its GUI is pretty straightforward, yet novices might have a hard time understanding its functionality. This is why it is best if beginners leave this app to the more experienced users, lest they change some settings they do not fully comprehend.

The main window of Privatezilla displays a detailed list with all the policies you can configure on your computer to make sure your privacy is protected.

You can start by analyzing your PC and reviewing the current status of each policy.

Unless you disabled them before, you can now deactivate Windows features like telemetry, Wi-Fi Sense, timeline history, Advertising ID, location tracking, Windows Hello biometrics, and even Windows tips.

To further strengthen your protection, you can make sure the programs you install on your computer cannot access private data like calendar, contacts, call history, documents, diagnostic information, email, microphone, messaging, or motion details. You can also prevent apps from accessing your pictures, videos, tasks, or webcam stream.

Moreover, Privatezilla can help you prevent apps from running in the background or from tracking how many times you run a certain program.

Privatezilla can help you not only make sure that your private data remain private, but also debloat your OS and improve the overall performance of the PC.