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Show HN: DidMySettingsChange – A tool that checks changed windows settings

2 days ago
  • #Telemetry
  • #Windows
  • #Privacy
  • Microsoft faces scrutiny over Windows privacy and telemetry settings management.
  • DidMySettingsChange is a Python script to track and manage Windows privacy settings.
  • Features include comprehensive checks, change detection, customizable configuration, and easy-to-use interface.
  • The tool logs and reports changes, with a UI mode for simpler use.
  • Installation involves downloading, unzipping, and running the script or EXE file.
  • Users can customize monitored settings via config.json.
  • The tool alerts users if settings change, especially after Windows updates.
  • Community contributions are welcome via GitHub fork, branch, commit, and pull request.