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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 ...
Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...
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 ...
In case you need to free up urgent storage space, you can temporarily turn off Reserved Storage Windows, according to the ...
This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...
If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.
Task Manager creator says Windows 11 has crossed the line over to where the operating system feels like a sales channel.
Delete temporary files: This clears up system resources and removes any lingering malware. Open Settings, then go to Storage > Temporary files. Select the files you want to delete, and then select ...
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, ...
If you back up both your data and your encryption key, your files should remain safely accessible to you (and only you). Open ...