Belim has announced a new version of the Windows 10 privacy tool Debotnet.
The Windows 10 default privacy settings leave a lot to be desired when it comes to protecting you and your private information. Whenever I set up a new computer or update a current setup for my family or job, I always carefully go through the privacy settings for each install, making sure to lock it down to make it as private as possible.
Windows 10 has raised several concerns about privacy due to the fact that it has a lot of telemetry and online features, which send your data (sensitive and not) to Microsoft and can't be disabled, which means Microsoft can:
- Run software on your computer without your consent
- Get data from your computer without your consent
- Remove software and files from your computer without your consent
Features
- Disable telemetry and online features, which send your data (sensitive and not) to Microsoft
- Choose which unwanted functions you wish to disable
- Debotnet will show you what it's doing. You have full control, because the executing code can be viewed in a simple text editor
- Simple scripting engine for adding custom privacy rules
- Debug mode. E.g. the Test mode lets you see which values are twisted in registry or commands executed
- Scripts updated on GitHub
- Modern and familiar UI, with theme support
- Small footprint. No installation required.
- Portable
New in version 0.7.0:
- Revised theme function including all theme files (Changed default theme file to "Pegasos UI". Use theme Debotnet Plinius to go back if it bothers you)
- Added new category "pimp apps" to enhance applications with plug-ins, add-ons etc. (THIS IS NOT MEANT as a System Optimizer, Registry cleaner etc.)
- Added script to gaming > Disable Razer Game Scanner service
- Added script to gaming > Disable Logitech Gaming service
- Added script to third-party > Disable Dropbox Update service
- Added script to third-party > Disable Google update service
- Added script to third-party > Disable Microsoft Office telemetry
- Added script to third-party > Disable Media Player telemetry
- Added script to third-party > Disable Visual Studio telemetry
- Added script to third-party > Disable Microsoft Windows Live ID service
- Added script to blaotware > Microsoft Advertising
- Added script to blaotware > Network Speed Test
- Added script to blaotware > Contact Support
- Added script to blaotware > Settings
- Added script to blaotware > Hello Setup UI
- Added script to blaotware > App Resolver UX
- Added script to blaotware > File Explorer
- Added script to blaotware > Shazam
- Added script to blaotware > Flipboard
- Added script to blaotware > Eclipse Manager
- Added script to blaotware > Code Writer
- Added script to blaotware > Store Purchase App
- Added script to blaotware > Zune
- Added script to privacy > Disable User Data Synchronization
- Optimized script third-party > Block Google Chrome Software Reporter Tool
- Removed support for Terminus theme file
- Added Codename "Pegasos" to release
- Numerous UI Improvements
- Minor bug fixes
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