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How to Turn Off Those Pesky Start Menu Ads in Windows 11
I didn’t realize that Microsoft had pushed out the update that brought advertising to the Windows 11 Start menu until I started to read the news. I’ve had recommendations turned off this entire time. It turns out the same option hides the “curated” Microsoft Store apps currently populating on systems running the KB5036980 update. There…
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You Can Get Rid of Windows Bloatware With One Command
Windows has always had a bloatware problem (even if Samsung has recently claimed the crown in that department). Bloatware is an umbrella term for apps, services, and programs you don’t need, and never asked for, and Windows comes preinstalled with a boatload of them.
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The Windows Task Manager Is About to Look a Lot Less Ugly
With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft took a big step toward modernising its desktop OS by redesigning outdated interfaces. But when the update arrived, the reception was mixed. Some things looked great, others were wonky (a centered Taskbar, really?!), and then there were some areas that seemed completely untouched.
