Using location and other sensors By using sensors, programs on
your computer can customize information and services for you
based on your computer's current location, surroundings, and
more. For example, with a location sensor and your computer, you
may be able to find a nearby restaurant, get directions to that
restaurant, send the directions to a friend, and then follow the
directions on a map as you travel to your destination. For more
information about different types of sensors, see What is a
sensor? Programs can access information from a sensor once it's
installed and enabled on your computer. Programs can then store
or use that information to help you with everyday tasks or to
improve your computer experience. To help prevent all programs
and user accounts from accessing information from a sensor, you
can disable the sensor. For more information, see Enable or
disable a sensor. Because some programs may send personal
information over network connections, you can enable or disable
a sensor only when you