Timeline is a feature that allows users to review their activity history and quickly return to their previous tasks. The introduced Acivity History feature is data collection too, a soft of. Microsoft says the collected data will be used only to enhance the consumer experience. In Insider Preview builds, this include much more information than in regular consumer builds. This include how you use your OS, which features you use frequently and which apps you use. Linked devices like Microsoft Band or Windows Phone can collect this information too.īesides this information, Windows 10 collects and sends the telemetry data. Location data, voice commands could be sent to the cloud as well. The Cortana search history and usage statistic, the Edge browser history, your preferences saved to your online Microsoft account. It is a well-know fact that Windows 10 collects tons of data.

The activity history is shared between your devices so you can continue on another device. The feature allows you to resume apps, docs and other activities that you were doing before restarting your PC. The activity history is used for the Cortana’s pick up where you left off feature.

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