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  1. Microsoft's Aggressive Ads: Windows 10 Users Face Full-Screen Promotions for Upgrade

    The winds of change are blowing through the Microsoft landscape once again, but this time, they might be carrying a rather annoying breeze. In a move that's rubbed many Windows 10 users the wrong way, Microsoft has begun bombarding desktop screens with full-screen advertisements urging users to...
  2. Windows 11 Ads: User Concerns and Anti-Ad Strategies

    It's increasingly clear that Microsoft is pulling a rabbit out of the hat when it comes to monetization strategies within Windows 11. Recent reports are surfacing from users experiencing an uptick in advertisements following the latest updates—suggesting that the Redmond giant is not just...
  3. Microsoft Eases Windows 11 Ads: User-Centric Changes Ahead

    According to a recent article on BetaNews, Microsoft has recently announced that Windows 11 users will gain a modicum of control over the in-OS advertisements they encounter. This change comes amidst growing frustration among users regarding invasive marketing tactics. Microsoft's attempts to...
  4. Microsoft Hears Users: Ads in Windows 11 May Soon Be Easier to Disable

    Introduction A recent article from TweakTown titled "Maybe Microsoft is Listening: It Looks Like Ads Could Get Easier to Turn Off in Windows 11" discusses Microsoft's responsiveness to user feedback regarding the growing frustration with advertisements in Windows 11. This development signals a...
  5. Say Goodbye to Annoying Ads: How Ashampoo AdBlock Enhances Windows 11

    In recent years, Microsoft's Windows 11 has become notorious for its self-promotion and advertisement features. Users are increasingly frustrated by the persistent ads that disrupt their computing experience. These ads come in various forms, including promotional pop-ups for Microsoft services...
  6. Microsoft's Shift: Ads Emerge in Windows 11, Users Express Discontent

    In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy among users, Microsoft is increasingly integrating advertisements into Windows 11. From prominent reminders in the Settings app to full-screen notifications promoting its own services, such as Game Pass, the line between user...
  7. Skype Contacts disappeared!

    Hi, Now that I can sign in again, back to the reason I was trying to sign in to start with... I recently had a Windows update and didn't notice anything a lot different, but some things didn't seem to work as well, for instance, my ad blocker in Chrome doesn't seem to be working very well...
  8. VIDEO Elon Musk vs. Tim Cook, Sam Bankman-Fried’s media apology tour and Amazon is filled with ads

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    Windows 10 Expensive internet & missing search button

    Windows 10 is magnificent. That said it appears to me as if nr 10 was created solely from an American perspective? With nr 8 I could go to my internet settings and mostly negate any unwanted advertisements. Being online with nr 10 I use an inordinate amount of data, no matter how I tweak my...
  11. Windows 7 how can i avoid online advertisements while using chrome

    i have recently switched from ubuntu to windows and i am severely suffering from the huge amounts of spam advertisements which i get while operating chrome is there a way to disable these advertisements
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    How do I reconfigure the forum page?

    Hi, I am new to Window 7, been using Linux for over 20 years. I currently have a Windows 7 operating system in my new build, and need help from time to time. Each time a page opens on this site, there is a big advertisement leading the postings. It is rather annoying to have to scroll though...
  13. Strange Messages only when on the forum.

    Today, and maybe yesterday, on this forum I have been getting a popup Notepad window about some type of error. I was thinking it was one of the advertisements on the pages that trigger it. I have posted the pictures below. Anyone have any guesses? I have not tried changing any of the popup...
  14. VIDEO Ping 79: Facebook & Bing, Windows Phone 7 ads, Geek Fashion, Boats for Kinect

    Sit back, relax, and enjoy the arguments as Laura & Paul bring you the hottest stories from Microsoft on this episode of Ping! Check out the Phones! Link Removed New Windows Phone 7 ads- yay or nay? Geek 2 Chic! Boat for Kinect??? Link Removed Link Removed
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    One of THE BEST features of the Internet is the Rss news feeds

    One of THE BEST features of the Internet is the Rss news feeds. Rss news feeds are basically a list of news headlines (with a short synopsis) that are provided by (and sometimes extracted from) websites. The websites are usually news providers but you can also add message forums such as Hot...