How to Turn Off News and Interests in Windows 11
In the latest iteration of Microsoft’s operating system, Windows 11, the News and Interests feature has been integrated into the taskbar. This feature provides users with the latest news headlines and interesting facts, which can be quite distracting for some. If you find this feature intrusive or unnecessary, you can easily turn it off. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to disable the News and Interests in Windows 11.
Step 1: Accessing the Taskbar Settings
The first step to turn off the News and Interests feature is to access the taskbar settings. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings” from the context menu.
Step 2: Navigating to News and Interests
Once you are in the Taskbar settings, scroll down to the “News and interests” section. Here, you will find the toggle switch for the feature.
Step 3: Disabling News and Interests
To turn off the News and Interests feature, simply toggle the switch to the off position. This will hide the feature from the taskbar and prevent it from displaying news and interests updates.
Step 4: Removing the News and Interests Widget
If you want to remove the News and Interests widget from the taskbar entirely, you can do so by clicking on the “Remove” button next to the feature in the News and interests section of the Taskbar settings.
Step 5: Restarting Windows 11
After disabling the News and Interests feature and removing the widget, it is recommended to restart your Windows 11 device to ensure that the changes take effect.
By following these simple steps, you can easily turn off the News and Interests feature in Windows 11 and enjoy a cleaner, more focused taskbar experience.
