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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 ...
The fix is arriving through the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2, which Microsoft began rolling out last week.
To prevent ads from showing up in your Windows Settings menu, open the Settings app and navigate to Privacy & Security > ...
You can also use Windows Security to turn off the firewall on Windows 11. Here are the detailed steps: Step 1 : Press the Win button on the keyboard or click the Start button to open the Start Menu, ...
Starting with Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7019 (or 26100.7019 on 24H2) and newer, “Update and shut down" will shut down, not reboot.
You can transfer photos from your Android phone to your Windows computer using a variety of methods. Here are step-by-step instructions for the five easiest ways.
That explains why so many machines are still on Windows 10, despite a looming support shutdown and the availability of free upgrades to Windows 11. I'm not in that camp. While I do need to be ...
Windows laptops aren't known for their battery life, at least not without some tweaking. But these tips will help your laptop ...
Experiencing a sluggish computer? Don't fret! Simple maintenance can revive your PC's speed. Keeping Windows and drivers ...