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Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away from Windows 10.

You'll see ads on your Windows lock screen if you have Windows Spotlight set as the display option. These ads often promote ...

The beta version of Windows 11 is now testing the availability of ads on the Start menu, a.k.a. the Windows icon, where users will see app recommendations appear on the window. The good thing is that ...

Q: How can I purge Microsoft’s constant ads, pop-ups, and suggestions in Windows 11? A: If it seems like you’re seeing more suggestions from Microsoft creeping into your Windows experience, it’s not ...

Ads in Microsoft Windows' Start menu are nothing new, and it's no surprise that they're coming to Windows 11. Microsoft has been testing ads in beta releases, and this week the update that places ...

While researching a recent Consumer Reports article, I had to create a brand-new Windows 11 user account on my gaming PC. Hoo boy. Within seconds, I had ads on the lock screen, random app ...

Microsoft quietly deletes its own Copilot ad after users and Community Notes point out clear AI mistakes in the video.

Windows 11 hides a surprisingly powerful privacy switch in a place most people never think to look, and leaving it at the ...