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How to disable ads in Windows 11

You'll see ads on your Windows lock screen if you have Windows Spotlight set as the display option. These ads often promote ...
If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...
To prevent ads from showing up in your Windows Settings menu, open the Settings app and navigate to Privacy & Security > ...
At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few times during this process, which is normal. If all goes well -- and it should ...
Chrome is getting a new feature aimed at cutting back on notification overload. If enabled, Chrome can now revoke notification permission for websites that the user hasn't interacted with recently. It ...
Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some ...
If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.
Let's start here: I don't hate the Apple Intelligence-powered summaries that pop up on my iPhone's lock screen. It's just that it doesn't feel like the feature is quite baked through yet. Apple ...
Incoming phone calls will appear on your Android phone and in the Phone Link app on your PC, so you can answer them on either device. You don't need to keep the app open on your PC if you checked the ...
When Apple rolled out iOS 18.1 last month, it delivered the first Apple Intelligence features to compatible iPhones — all iPhone 16s and iPhone 15 Pros. The most hyped of these Apple Intelligence ...
Experiencing a sluggish computer? Don't fret! Simple maintenance can revive your PC's speed. Keeping Windows and drivers ...
To help reduce notification overload, Chrome for Android and desktop will automatically disable notifications from websites you don’t frequently visit. Specifically, Google is revoking the ...