Most pop-ups fall into three groups: built-in system suggestions, browser notifications, and unwanted software or adware. The steps below walk through each source and show how to turn them off, one by ...

When you boot up Windows 11 for the first time, you're greeted with tons of new features and customization options. Whether it's the redesigned Start Menu, Microsoft Copilot, Phone Link, Widgets, or ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

If you're in the market for a new laptop, you'll most likely end up buying one that runs on Windows 11 Home or Pro. However, regardless of the edition, the feature set will mostly be the same. You get ...

Microsoft has officially axed support for Windows 10, which has caused millions of users to make the transition to Windows 11. If you are one of these users, these are the top 10 things you should ...