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I used Windows 11 exactly the way Microsoft wanted, and it drove me crazy

I tried using Windows 11 exactly the way Microsoft nudges you to. OneDrive, Search, defaults, and all. It got messy fast.

Windows 11’s best AI feature is the one you might never find

Microsoft’s AI noise filter makes Windows 11 video calls sound cleaner — assuming your laptop actually has it.

Microsoft will let you uninstall Copilot app as Windows 11 clean-up moves ahead

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update introduces new ways to permanently remove Copilot using Group Policy, Registry changes, ...
Ars Technica

Dozens of things you can do to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge

One other suggestion: there are normally a bunch of updates queued up when you first install it. These may complete even if you've deleted the app and may be why they seem to reappear. Make sure there ...
Android

Windows 11’s File Explorer Redesign Promises Faster, Cleaner, and Smarter Navigation

Microsoft is testing an updated File Manager with a new redesigned menu and performance enhancements in the Windows 11 Insider Preview build. The file manager now loads certain elements in advance so ...
PC World

Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check

PCWorld identifies common causes of slow Windows 11 performance, including unnecessary startup programs, fragmented drives, temporary files, and bloatware consuming system resources. Key optimization ...