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  1. Microsoft's Controversial Full-Screen Ads: Impact on Windows 10 Users

    A Controversial Promotion Strategy In a bold and somewhat contentious marketing move, Microsoft has begun bombarding Windows 10 users with full-screen advertisements promoting its new line of AI-powered Copilot+ PCs. This advertisement tactic, which has drawn significant backlash, interrupts...
  2. Microsoft's Aggressive Marketing for Windows 11: Users React to Full-Screen Ads

    The countdown is officially on for Windows 10 as Microsoft ramps up its campaign to transition users to Windows 11. With mainstream support for Windows 10 slated to end on October 14, 2025, the company is deploying an aggressive advertising strategy featuring full-screen ads that leave users...
  3. Microsoft Introduces Ads in Windows 10 Start Menu: A Shift in User Experience

    In a surprising turn of events for users who have opted to stick with Windows 10 in order to escape some of the more controversial features of Windows 11, Microsoft is now introducing advertising to the Windows 10 Start menu. This development comes as part of a recent update to Windows 10...
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    Understanding ROAS Calculator: Need Some Help

    Hi everyone, I’m diving into ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) and I’m a bit puzzled about using ROAS calculators. I understand the basics: dividing revenue by ad spend, but I’m confused about how to adjust the calculations for different campaign goals. Do ROAS calculators account for varying profit...
  5. Windows 10 Users React as Start Menu Ads Make Their Debut

    The landscape of Windows operating systems is once again shifting, with new developments that have deeply concerned many users. As Microsoft steadily integrates advertising into its products, particularly Windows 11, it seems that Windows 10 is not going to escape this trend. Just recently...
  6. Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Ads for Windows 10 Users Amid Backlash

    In a notable shift that might catch the attention of Windows users everywhere, Microsoft has decided to halt its advertising efforts aimed at pushing Windows 11 onto Windows 10 users. Over recent months, many users have reported incessant prompts encouraging them to upgrade to the latest...
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    Navigating TikTok Ads: Tips and Insights

    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...
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    Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Window Signs

    Hey everyone, I've been considering the implementation of digital window signs for my business, and I'd love to hear about your experiences or insights on this. How effective have digital window signs been in attracting customers or conveying messages? Are there specific types or brands that...
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    Just Built A New Windows 11 PC - I'm suddenly getting messages from sites saying I am using an ad-blocker

    As the title says, I recently completed building a PC with Windows 11. There are a significant number of trivia or informational sites that I routinely receive messages from. They are one of the means that I use to stay mentally sharp. Suddenly, after starting to use the new PC, I am stopped as...
  10. VIDEO More content and new developer opportunities in the Microsoft Store

    Content is at the heart of the Windows PC experience – from the apps that fuel productivity, to movies that transport and games that connect. Our passion for helping developers more easily bring their apps to customers inspired us to redesign the Microsoft Store on Windows. We also embraced a...
  11. VIDEO Japanese 3D artist shares his perspectives and process using technology to turn ideas into designs

    Ryogo Toyoda is now a successful 3D illustrator based in Tokyo, but he began with more traditional influences. Drawing comics and picture books since he was in kindergarten, he gradually added the manga style to his creations in elementary school. Growing up in Japan, video games and anime would...
  12. VIDEO ADVERTISING EXPLAINED (BC Explained ep 3)

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    Why don't pop up blockers work anymore??? Any advert blockers?

    Hi, I use Linux Ubuntu and I don't know if this also affects windows users, I only say this because I mainly use Linux, anyway, the FireFox popup blocker used to work wonders, however, I still see stupid adverts all over the place covering up the article I wanted to read. Is there anything I...
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    Video Commercials

    Anyone know how to stop these video's from running. A local news station runs a commercial on every story they report. Once is enough. But I would like to eliminate them entirely.
  15. Windows 10 Anyone know anything about Duck Duck Go?

    Hi I just ran across this search engine that says it doesn't track you or distribute your information. What I like it that it doesn't have the paid entries at the top of the list and a lot less advertising. It also seems to be faster then Google or the other search engines I've been using but...
  16. VIDEO Huge Advertising Lawyer On The Run After Con Game The Ring of Fire The Ring of Fire

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  17. Native Ads in Microsoft Advertising SDK

    Overview Native Ads is a component-based ad format that gives publishers the flexibility of placing the individual components of a creative – title, image, logo, description, call to action text – so as to provide the best possible fitment to the look and feel of the rest of the app. This...
  18. Windows Store: more options to manage, monetize and promote apps

    At Link Removed last week, the Windows Store announced new capabilities to reach more customers, improve your productivity and promote and monetize your apps and games, including: Offering your games to Xbox One users Updating your Store listings faster via import/export Releasing new games or...
  19. Introducing Microsoft’s new Ad Monetization Platform

    Earlier this week, we kicked off our annual developer conference Microsoft Build in front of over 10,000 developers at Washington state convention center with viewers watching the event live around the world. During the keynote and other live sessions, we had several announcements that featured...
  20. VIDEO Will YouTube Recover from the Ad Boycott? Are YouTubers OVERREACTING?!

    I am still getting Fat Zero moneys :up::peace: