Rip out Copilot: uninstall or use registry/script to stop background spying. Turn off ads, lock screen Bing wallpapers, and app promos in Settings. Disable OneDrive/startup apps, minimize telemetry, ...

Windows Insiders testing out the upcoming 25H2 update for Windows 11 have found that it's letting them remove some of the default applications that Windows 11 ships with. That includes apps like ...

Disable Startup Apps in Windows Settings In Windows 10 or 11, go to Settings > Apps > Startup to view a list of all apps that can start up automatically and determine which ones should be disabled.

To delay startup programs on Windows 11, use Task Scheduler to create a task that triggers at log-on or startup. Alternatively, antivirus tools like BitDefender, Norton, or Kaspersky offer built-in ...

At the end of last month, Microsoft officially announced Windows 11 25H2 which is now entering public testing phase via the Insider program for Dev and Beta channels (build 26200.5670 for Dev and ...

Why it matters: Some Windows users often complain about preinstalled apps that are difficult to remove, resulting in cluttered interfaces, annoying notifications, and sometimes slower performance.

Let’s face it—default apps on Windows 11 often feel like they’re just there to get the job done, but not much more. Whether it’s the sluggish Photos app, the bare-bones Calculator, or the limited PDF ...