By default, Windows 11 sends an aggressive amount of diagnostic data to Microsoft -- here's how to disable telemetry on your ...

Cleaning it up is straightforward. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. From there, you can replace the search box with a simple icon, remove the Widgets icon, and hide the Task View ...

To turn off ridiculous ads and “notifications,” you’ll need to look at two different places. Go to Settings, then Personalization/Lock Screen. Select Picture instead of Windows Spotlight. Choose one ...

Learn how to remove bloatware, disable tracking, and optimize Windows 11 for speed and privacy with this step-by-step ...

If you want to customize Windows 11 or change different options but don’t know where those settings are located, you can use Wintoys. It is one of the best free Windows modification applications that ...

Modern Windows PCs are packed with webcam privacy tools. Here’s what you need to know to get the most from them. Is someone watching your PC’s webcam? Modern laptops are packed with webcam LEDs, ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

A few simple tweaks to your browser can reduce the amount of personal information you give up to advertisers and other tech companies. Here's what to change in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. I ...