EdgeHow to Stop Windows 11 from Automatically Installing Suggested Apps Without Permission
When you install Windows 11 and open the Start Menu for the first time, you...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘Fast Startup’ Feature (Fix Reboot Issues)
Windows 11 utilizes a feature known as “Fast Startup.” When you tell your computer to...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘System Sounds’ (Error Beeps and Notification Chimes)
By default, Windows 11 relies heavily on auditory feedback. If you try to click outside...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘Device Usage’ Suggestions in Settings
Deep within the Windows 11 Settings app, there is a page labelled “Device Usage.” This...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘Sticky Keys’ Popup Warning (Shift Key)
If you play PC games, you have almost certainly experienced this: you are in the...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Taskbar Search Box Completely (Hide Search Icon)
By default, Windows 11 dedicates a massive portion of the taskbar to a wide, pill-shaped...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 ‘Automatic Screen Brightness’ (Content Adaptive Brightness Control)
If you use a Windows 11 laptop, you may have noticed that the screen constantly...
EdgeHow to Uninstall the ‘Get Help’ App in Windows 11 Completely
Windows 11 comes pre-installed with dozens of built-in applications, many of which you will never...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Focus Session (Clock App) Integration in the Action Center
In Windows 11, when you click on the clock in the bottom-right corner of the...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Action Center Background Blur (Transparency Effects)
Windows 11 utilizes “Acrylic” and “Mica” design materials to make the operating system feel modern....
EdgeHow to Stop Windows 11 from Turning Off the Screen After 1 Minute (Lock Screen Timeout)
Many Windows 11 users encounter a frustrating issue where they leave their computer to get...
EdgeHow to Remove the Network Selection Icon from the Windows 11 Lock Screen
When you boot up Windows 11 and arrive at the Lock Screen, you will notice...
EdgeHow to Remove ‘Recent Files’ from the Windows 11 File Explorer Quick Access
Whenever you open File Explorer in Windows 11, the default view is “Home” (formerly known...
EdgeHow to Stop Windows 11 from Automatically Installing Sponsored Apps
When you purchase a new Windows 11 PC or perform a clean installation of the...
EdgeHow to Disable ‘Efficiency Mode’ for Specific Applications in Windows 11
In recent updates to Windows 11, Microsoft introduced “Efficiency Mode” in the Task Manager. This...
EdgeHow to Disable the ‘Windows Welcome Experience’ (Post-Update Setup Screen) in Windows 11
Occasionally, after a major Windows 11 system update, you will boot up your computer, type...
EdgeHow to Disable the Windows 11 Touch Keyboard from Automatically Popping Up
Windows 11 features a virtual touch keyboard designed primarily for tablets and 2-in-1 touchscreen laptops....