Other Posts Tagged "Telemetry Blocking"

Windows 10 System-Wide Ad Blocker Script for Better Privacy and Security

2021-04-02 (Modified: 2026-06-29) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 1 min read

Block ads, trackers, and telemetry on Windows 10 using this powerful PowerShell script that utilizes the hosts file and Windows Firewall for system-wide ad-blocking.

A Windows 10 desktop with a PowerShell window showing ad-blocking script code, surrounded by abstract data packets being filtered, set against a dark background with vibrant colors.

#Windows 10 #telemetry blocking #PowerShell script #privacy #Security

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Automating Windows 10 and Windows 11 Security Configurations - Windows-Optimize-Harden-Debloat Script

2020-12-29 (Modified: 2026-06-29) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 8 min read

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to optimize, harden, and debloat your Windows system for improved performance, security, and privacy.

An illustration of a computer screen showing a Windows 10/11 security settings interface with colorful sliders and icons for disabling features, set against a dark background with abstract security shapes.

#Windows optimization #Windows hardening #Windows security #Windows updates #Group Policy Objects

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Automating Windows Server STIG Compliance with STIG Scripts

2020-09-09 (Modified: 2026-06-29) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 7 min read

Learn how to automate STIGing Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 with the Windows STIG Script, ensuring compliance with various organizations’ recommendations and requirements.