WPD (Windows Privacy Dashboard)
WPD | The real privacy dashboard for Windows. is a very handy tool if you'd like to safely shut down Windows 10 telemetry, it's portable so doesn't require installing and can be kept on thumb drive.
Once the interface is opened click on the Privacy tab - scroll to the bottom and click - disable all leaving the "included additional settings unticked", you can disable additional settings manually if you know you wont require them.
I find the Misc and Local Group Policy - Activity history can also be disabled without any ill effect that I've noticed, the option to restore defaults is at the bottom if you're ever unhappy with the changes
Another good feature (especially if you've removed CCleaner
) is the ability to remove Windows Apps via the Apps tab on main interface, "dont" remove the Store App or Web Media Extensions, though any other app can be reinstalled from the store if you decide you want it back.
Enjoy
PS, ignore the Windows SmartScreen warning when first running the app, choose to Run Anyway, and steer clear of the Firewall tab on main interface if you're not confident in changing IP block settings though I've not had any issue using the top tab automatic option "Spy" which can also be disabled/removed if you don't like it.