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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...

When you boot up your Windows 11 device, you may be confronted with a virtual parade of notifications, some of which might raise an eyebrow, or perhaps even a smirk. Are these genuine recommendations meant to enhance your experience, or are they just cleverly disguised advertisements? Recently...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

According to an article from TechRadar, titled "Windows 11’s new ‘Recommendations & Offers’ page might give you more say over what ads you see, but probably not enough to make you happy," Windows 11 is set to introduce a new feature as part of its Settings application that aims to give users...

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...

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...

In a significant move aimed at easing user frustrations, Microsoft has announced it will cease the display of advertisements for Windows 11 on devices running Windows 10. This decision comes after a wave of complaints regarding the intrusive nature and perceived pressure of these advertisements...

In a notable shift following significant user pushback, Microsoft has decided to scale back its aggressive advertising strategy aimed at promoting Windows 11 to Windows 10 users. This decision comes amidst increasing complaints from users who found the persistent upgrade prompts to be intrusive...

In a move that reflects growing discontent among users, Microsoft has announced a temporary suspension of its aggressive advertising campaign aimed at encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Over recent months, many users have expressed frustration with what they consider...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...