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What can parents see on Microsoft family?

Information about how much time you spend on your Windows, Xbox, or Android devices will be shared with your family organizers. Information about what apps and games you have installed and how much time you spend on apps and games will be shared with your family organizers.
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Can Microsoft family track your activity?

Activity Reporting – Parents can obtain a list of the websites visited, device usage time, and apps used for any Windows 10 PC or Mobile devices. Screen time - Parents can restrict the amount of time a child can use the PC, and specify the time intervals that PCs can be used as well as a maximum time allowance per PC.
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What can Microsoft family features see?

Microsoft Family Safety
  • Screen time limits.
  • App and game limits (Windows, Xbox, Android)
  • Device limits (Windows and Xbox)
  • Screen time requests.
  • Activity summaries.
  • App and game filters.
  • Web and search filters.
  • Content requests.
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Can Microsoft family see in private browsing?

That would be the same whether you use Guest or InPrivate browsing. In such mode , the browser won't collect data but data still are being collected by Family Safety program regardless of what browser and what mode are you using.
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Can a child remove himself from Microsoft family?

To remove yourself from a family group

Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com. Click next to your name and select Leave family group. Select Remove to confirm.
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Can a 13 year old leave Microsoft family?

However, any child above age group 13 will have the option to leave the Family. The Parent Family member will receive an email when the family member leaves. You can always share your feedback and ideas which will help us in improving the features.
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What happens to your Microsoft account when you turn 13?

The account will still exist, but it won't have the benefits or restrictions it had when it was within the family group. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402770... Best regards, Rene O.
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Can my parents see what I watched on incognito?

Yes, they can. Unfortunately, Incognito mode doesn't hide your activity from your Wi-Fi provider. All it does is stop browsers and sites from storing cookies during that session. To make sure no one sees your online activities, use CyberGhost VPN.
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Can my mom see my search history on incognito?

Remember, incognito mode only prevents your browsing history from being visible to other people who use your device. Incognito history and data are automatically deleted from your browser — so you don't need to clear your browser history manually.
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Can family members see what websites I visit?

Yes, they can.

The people who can access this information could be your boss or family member if they control the network. It is best to use security tools: VPNs, HTTPS proxies, and the Tor browser to keep your searches private from them.
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Can Microsoft family sharing see pictures?

With a shared folder on OneDrive, your family and friends can store, view, and download each other's photos and videos, sharing memories and experiences from those once-in-a-lifetime (or once-a-week) gatherings.
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Can Microsoft family see Chrome activity?

Yes. They can see anything in any browser anytime.
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How do I bypass Microsoft family features as a child?

How to Turn Off the Family Features Pop-Up
  1. Manually Change Your Date of Birth. If you receive pop-ups because you are trying to access or view age-restricted content, consider manually changing the date of birth on your Microsoft account. ...
  2. Remove the Account. ...
  3. Reset the Microsoft Family Group. ...
  4. Disable Parental Control.
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Can Microsoft see my history?

If you consent in your settings, Microsoft will collect your Microsoft Edge browsing history to provide you with a rich, personalized browsing experience. Your browsing history can be collected from your account if: You've turned on syncing for browsing history. Learn more.
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How do I clear my Microsoft Family history?

Scroll down to 'Explore your data' and the Family. My account contains my own and two child accounts. Click on each account and clear the required associated histories.
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Does Microsoft Family block Chrome?

Go to your parent Microsoft account and then click on Family. Under your child's account, you need to "allow google app" . This gives them permission to use google chrome.
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How do I see my child's Incognito history?

Below is a list of parental control apps that allow you to view your child's incognito history:
  1. KidsGuard Pro.
  2. Famisafe.
  3. Hoverwatch.
  4. mSpy.
  5. Spyzie.
  6. Qustodio.
  7. FoneWatcher.
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How do I check my child's internet history?

You can always check your child's account settings in the Family Link app.
  1. Open the Family Link app or go to g.co/YourFamily.
  2. Select your child's name.
  3. Tap Controls Content restrictions Google Search Personal results.
  4. Turn Show personal results on or off.
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How do I stop WiFi owner from seeing my history?

5 ways to hide your browsing history from ISPs
  1. Use a VPN. Your internet service provider can't see your history when you use a VPN. ...
  2. Browse with Tor. ...
  3. Change your DNS settings. ...
  4. Install HTTPS Everywhere. ...
  5. Use a privacy-conscious search engine.
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Can your parents see your search history through WiFi bills?

No, things displayed on Wi-Fi bills are limited, although the service providers may collect certain data on users. That means, your browsing history will not appear on your Wi-Fi bill.
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Is Incognito safe from parental controls?

Children can't use incognito mode. Parents can manage the websites their children can visit on Chrome, and limit their children's ability to grant permissions to websites.
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What age does Microsoft Family Safety stop?

If your child is under 13 years old, Microsoft Family Safety will not allow them to set up their profile. The parent will need to sign in and give their consent to allow the child to make a profile on the app.
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How old do you have to be to leave a Microsoft family?

If you're over the age of majority (for example, 18 in the U.S.), you can remove yourself from your family group by using a Windows device.
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Why is my Microsoft account under 18?

If you're under the age of 18, follow the steps on your console to have your parent sign in and add you to a Microsoft family. If you're over the age of 18, have your parent remove you from the family. They'll have to sign in to account.microsoft.com/family, select your profile, and select remove.
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Why can't I leave Microsoft family?

In a nutshell, you need to login the parent account > remove family member from family summary page. You won't be able to do it via the child account. Under the account, click More options, click Remove from family.
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