Uncover hidden dark patterns in Windows 11 and see which settings to change in 2026 to reduce ads, limit tracking, protect privacy, and improve overall system performance.

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Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...

It seems like a fair assessment to state that the many ‘AI’ features that Microsoft added to Windows 11 are at least somewhat controversial. Unsurprisingly, this has led many to wonder about disabling ...

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It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de facto market leader does not mean users won't push back, and a handy ...

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.

There are lots of things that have gone viral, for all sorts of different reasons. The latest viral craze struck after a developer released a tool to strip Windows of its AI capabilities, and X is ...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant in Windows 11 designed to help with tasks, but many users find it unnecessary and want to remove it due to privacy concerns and ...

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A new Windows API allows third-party apps to take over passkey management. 1Password is the first password manager to utilize this feature. To enable this option, you need to install the latest ...