How-To Geek on MSN

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 ...
I’m going to get right to the point. Discord likes Halloween enough to switch everyone to a spooky set of notification sounds. I dislike my primary PC unexpectedly starting up a howling ruckus as I’m ...
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 ...
Microsoft warns Windows 10 users face serious security risks as 90% of ransomware attacks target unsupported systems. Learn ...
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 ...
The Windows 11 Start menu has received a major update for versions 24H2 and 25H2, with single page, category based All apps ...
These End of Service notifications originate from the EOSNotify and OobeUpdater processes. These can be disabled using several ways, including modifying the Windows Registry, disabling Scheduled tasks ...
Nestled in front of your Windows PC? You don't have to pick up your iPhone or iPad when you get a new message. Microsoft's Phone Link works with Apple's iMessage, and setting it up is a snap - here's ...
Windows doesn't come with security set up by default, which means there are some default settings you need to change.
Learn what hidden Windows tools can make your PC faster, safer, and more productive without installing a single extra app.
October 2025 is now behind us, so let's take a look at some useful changes that Windows 11 received in the last month.