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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 different games, and sometimes Microsoft also shows tips on various topics.
There are three ways to disable the automatic screen rotation on your Windows device. Bear in mind that this option only extends to certain Windows devices, as has been specified above. This means ...
Local Group Policy Editor Registry Editor Ultimate Windows Tweaker. While we have shown how to disable it, you need to reverse the changes to enable it. Let’s take a look at the steps involved in each ...
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5068861 and KB5068865 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...
Kelsey is an Associate Editor and Social Media Coordinator based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She holds a BA in English and psychology with an emphasis on writing from the University of South ...
The Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning iPhone owners about a phishing scam that claims to have found your ...
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5068861) with a redesigned Start menu, battery icons, and ...
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.1 software update is introducing a feature that iPhone users have been requesting for years – the ability to disable the Lock Screen camera swipe. As found in the latest iOS 26 ...
Windows 11 doesn't throw ads in your face the way websites do, but it still slips in promotions across the system. The Start menu can suggest apps you never searched for, the Settings app shows ...
iOS 26.1 beta 4 was released today, and in addition to offering a new setting to tone down Liquid Glass, there’s also a toggle that can stop you from accidentally launching the Camera app on your Lock ...
Go to the Google recovery portal . Enter the email address or phone number associated with your account. Click Try another ...
The powerful, compelling nature of screen time is with us 24/7. For the 70 percent of people who always have their cell phone within arm's reach, this is literally true. It’s hard enough for adults to ...