- Download and use Everything to find all paths of the following executables, and block them in Windows Firewall (wf.msc).
SearchApp.exe, *edgeupdate*, msedge.exe, smartscreen.exe
- Setup YogaDNS with NextDNS.
- Add this denylist to NextDNS profile designed for strict privacy protection. Alternatively, you can add it to the block rule of YogaDNS.
- When temporarily using a Microsoft service that is blocked by your strict privacy profile, switch to another NextDNS profile configured with YogaDNS.
- Create a separate browser profile and set it to a different NextDNS profile for debugging or temporary use.
- Replace Windows apps with FOSS alternatives.
- Debloat pre-installed apps you don't need with Geek Uninstaller. Beware that debloating (include but not limited to) Edge could h