This feature is enabled by default and not many users are aware of it.

Checking the boxes will activate the feature.

Activity History can be enabled or disabled at any given time.

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However, we would suggest that you block the feature if you want to increase your privacy.

Any stored data will then need to be manually removed if required.

Note: Once deleted, the Activity History data cannot be recovered.

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This can tell you more about what has been done on your unit in the recent past.

Open up the Recents folder by typing inshell:recentin Run and hitEnter.

Head toMicrosofts Privacy Management page, sign on with your Microsoft account and start managing your policies.

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Closing words

The 21st century revolves around data accumulation.

Microsoft says that the Activity History feature collects data as feedback to provide a better user experience.

However, not everyone is comfortable sharing their routines and data with Microsoft.

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