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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 your computer has an SSD and an HDD, you can turn off the hard drive after a period of inactivity. This saves power and ...
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 ...
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 you back up both your data and your encryption key, your files should remain safely accessible to you (and only you). Open ...
The fix is arriving through the optional KB5067036 update for Windows 11 25H2, which Microsoft began rolling out last week.
Windows laptops aren't known for their battery life, at least not without some tweaking. But these tips will help your laptop ...
Task Manager creator says Windows 11 has crossed the line over to where the operating system feels like a sales channel.
Windows offers several ways to restart laptops, including those from Asus, without using the power button. Here are all the ...
Learn how to configure Windows privacy settings to protect your personal data and online activity in just a few steps.