Disable Windows 10 Ads

Ads are everywhere – and I mean everywhere.  For those of you who have upgraded to Windows 10, you may have noticed several new ads being pushed onto you in various places within the operating system.  Here is how you can disable Windows 10 ads:

Removing Ads From Lock Screen: Settings> Personalization> Lock Screen> In the Background drop down menu select Picture or Slideshow>Turn off the Get fun facts, tips, and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen toggle switch.

Removing Ads From Start Menu: Settings> Personalization> Start>Turn off the Occasionally show suggestions in Start toggle switch.

Removing Ads From Windows Ink Workspace: Settings> Devices> Pen and Windows Ink> Under Windows Ink Workspace, turn off the Show recommended app suggestions toggle switch.

Removing Ads From Cortana Search Box: Open Cortana in Taskbar> Settings (gear icon on the left)> Turn off the Taskbar tidbits toggle switch.

Removing Ads From Notifications and Action Center: Settings> System> Notifications and Actions> Under Notifications, turn off the Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows toggle switch.

For additional tips and tricks to removing the personalized ads in Windows 10, visit The Windows Club here.

 

 

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