Microsoft decided to give users better control over their Windows 10 devices. The company blocked third-party apps and programs from accessing your computer’s webcam and microphone to protect your privacy. If you downloaded and install a third-party camera app, Windows 10 now automatically blocks its access to your camera. These limitations don’t apply to apps and programs downloaded from the Store. Some users ironically laughed at this explanation since Microsoft is infamous for its strange Windows 10 privacy policy. Many users already accused the company of collecting user data without their consent and even the EFF backed up their allegations. You can unblock these camera and microphone restrictions by going to Settings > Privacy > Camera and checking the option ‘Allow apps to access your camera’. What do you think about Windows 10’s automatic privacy settings and limitations? Let us know in the comments below. RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT:
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