Privacy tweaks stop telemetry and background UWP apps that eat CPU, disk and network.
Why it matters
DiagTrack (telemetry) runs constantly in the background. Disabling it removes a persistent process and reduces background network activity.
Available tweaks
| Tweak | Tier | Risk | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disable telemetry | Free | Safe | Yes | Stops DiagTrack diagnostic data collection. |
| Disable background apps | Free | Safe | Yes | Stops UWP apps running in the background. |
| Disable tips & suggestions | Free | Safe | Yes | Removes Windows tips and promoted content. |
| Disable advertising ID | Pro | Safe | No | Turns off personalized advertising ID. |
| Disable activity history | Pro | Safe | No | Stops activity history collection. |
| Disable Cortana | Pro | Safe | No | Disables Cortana via policy. |
| Disable web search in Start | Pro | Safe | No | Removes Bing results from Start search. |
| Disable location tracking | Pro | Safe | No | Denies system-wide location access. |
| Disable feedback requests | Pro | Safe | No | Stops Windows feedback popups. |
How to apply
Open IRIS Tweaks → Optimizations → Privacy. Toggle individual tweaks or use Dashboard → Optimize now for all recommended tweaks in your tier.