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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 ...
To prevent ads from showing up in your Windows Settings menu, open the Settings app and navigate to Privacy & Security > ...
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 ...
From a secret AirDrop competitor to an old-school multitasking trick, here are the oddities I found hiding in Microsoft’s ...
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 ...
Windows 11 25H2 is getting the new preview build 26220.7262 with quite a lot of new changes, including a dedicated section ...
If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.
If you've ever used Windows 11, you're already familiar with its sleek and polished appearance. Microsoft has done a good job ...
Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some ...
With Phone Link, you can sync your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC to call, text, and share photos instantly. Here's how.
This station earns commissions on purchases made through the link(s) on this page. TL;DR: Grab lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro on sale for $14.97 for a limited time (MSRP $199). Since Windows 10 ...
Windows doesn't come with security set up by default, which means there are some default settings you need to change.