14 DAY TRIAL // If you’re a privacy-obsessed user who’s not at all happy with the data collection services that Microsoft introduced in Windows 10, here’s yet another app that can make all of these useless and prevent any information from leaving the computer without your consent.
Ashampoo’s AntiSpy for Windows 10 is an application that does the same thing as all the others: it blocks Windows 10 data tracking tools and thus protects your privacy after upgrading to the new operating system despite all services bundled by Microsoft.
The feature lineup is very similar to the one of other apps out there, but AntiSpy stands out from the crowd thanks to its rather clean interface with small toggles that look like the ones in Windows 10. This way, you simply click a specific option to quickly turn on or off data collection features in the OS.
Feature lineup
In terms of features, AntiSpy can block apps from using your advertising ID for improving the experience across installed software, turn off SmartScreen Filter, stop Microsoft from collecting information on how you type, disable Wi-Fi Sense and notifications, turn off automatic driver updates and biometrics.
Additionally, AntiSpy for Windows 10 can help control how your location is being shared and can assist you as you configure applications that need access to the camera.
The program also comes with a recommended mode to disable only the features that experts believe are needed to protect your privacy, so you won’t have to move a single finger for this.
The only bad thing is the little ad at the bottom of the screen, which advertises another app belonging to the same developing company, but you can easily ignore it because, after all, you’re not supposed to launch this app on a daily basis.
In the end, it’s clear that our privacy app arsenal is growing and that’s certainly a good thing, so just download AntiSpy for Windows 10 to give it a try right away.