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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 > ...
If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.
Learn how to open and configure Windows Defender settings in Windows 11 to protect your PC from viruses and online threats.
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 ...
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 ...
Experiencing a sluggish computer? Don't fret! Simple maintenance can revive your PC's speed. Keeping Windows and drivers ...
October 2025 is now behind us, so let's take a look at some useful changes that Windows 11 received in the last month.
Microsoft is finally rolling out the long-awaited redesign of the Start Menu in Windows 11 — a feature that has been at the ...
With Phone Link, you can sync your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC to call, text, and share photos instantly. Here's how.