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Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...

Microsoft’s push for a more promotional Windows 11 experience is ringing louder than ever. If you’ve noticed intrusive ads in the Start menu, lock screen, File Explorer, and even the taskbar search, you’re not alone. Today, we dive into some effective tweaks to reduce – or even eliminate – these...

In a move that has many Windows enthusiasts raising eyebrows, Microsoft’s Windows Surface app is now cluttered with advertising that appears to be entirely unblockable. According to a recent PCWorld report by Mark Hachman, the app—long seen as a utility to manage and showcase Surface devices—has...

Windows has long been celebrated for its versatility, performance, and the endless possibilities it offers to users. Yet even the most ardent Windows enthusiasts have their pet peeves. A recent article on MakeUseOf, I Love Windows, but Can't Ignore These 9 Huge Annoyances in Windows 11, delved...

Windows 11 might be Microsoft's most polished operating system yet, but let’s not sugarcoat it: it's crawling with interruptions. From the moment you unbox a laptop running this OS, you’re hit with ads and prompts trying to pull you deeper into Microsoft’s ecosystem. Open Edge? Ads. Explore the...

Ah, Microsoft. Always keeping it interesting for Windows users, huh? Recently, a development sparked some heated reactions in the Windows community: Microsoft is serving up what it calls "notifications" in Windows 11. But let’s cut through the corporate gloss — these “notifications” are clearly...

Ads. They’re everywhere—on your favorite websites, your social media feeds, your apps, and now even baked into your operating system. Yes, Microsoft has seriously leaned into the advertising game with Windows 11, slipping in ads and "suggestions" into nooks and crannies you might not expect...

Let’s face it, folks—if there’s one thing that irks Windows users more than a surprise update at midnight, it’s the relentless barrage of ads and promotional content infiltrating our beloved operating system. Ever since the introduction of Windows 11, Microsoft has poured more ad-laden content...

December is upon us, and while most of us are preparing for the holidays, Microsoft has dropped its latest security update for Windows 11. The KB5048667 update, part of the monthly Patch Tuesday, introduces a controversial feature: “personalized offers,” which, let’s be honest, can be better...

Imagine paying for a premium service and getting nagged by ads regardless. Frustrating, right? Well, Microsoft 365 users on Android are living this unfortunate reality. The PDF viewer bundled with the Microsoft 365 app has started displaying advertisements—at the top of the screen—for its paying...

Imagine firing up your trusty Microsoft 365 app on Android to check out a PDF, only to be greeted by an ad — for a cryptocurrency exchange, no less. Does this feel like the tech dystopia of tomorrow? Nope, it’s happening today. Microsoft has decided to venture into unfamiliar (and arguably...

If you've ever found yourself drowning in ads while just trying to navigate your Windows 11 experience, take heart—you're not alone! Microsoft's push to promote its products, from Xbox Wireless Controllers to the latest Call of Duty, can feel intrusive. Fortunately, there's a way for you to hit...

In an unexpected twist in the world of operating systems, Windows 11 users are now facing an uptick in promotional content within the platform. While it seems Microsoft is keen on pushing itself into the limelight through persuasive notifications, many users have been left scratching their heads...

In a surprising twist, Microsoft recently ceased the intrusive practice of displaying full-screen advertisements promoting Windows 11 upgrades to some Windows 10 users. This decision, which Microsoft claims was made "to honor your feedback," marks a significant shift from the aggressive...

Hey everyone, I've been diving into TikTok ads recently and had a few questions I was hoping to get some insights on. Specifically, I'm curious about the best practices for optimizing ad performance on TikTok. Are there any particular strategies or tips that have worked well for you...

Windows 10, Microsoft Store, Mahjong Ultimate Collection used to only have 2 normal small ads on the bottom right, but now it has a HUGE ad that takes up most of the screen. I cannot see the game I am playing, and it is obviously not supposed to be this way. It is not a resolution or driver...

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Good afternoon friends, See if you can help me with this issue. How can I eliminate all kind of permanent ads on the Microsoft Edge homepage, whose example is attached and marked with an arrow. Ads appear more often whenever I open a news page inside the Edge homepage. What I want is to see what...

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How can I remove the unwanted AD in the right corner of my desktop? I tried to uninstall and adwcleaner, it didn't help. Please help!