There are several tools you can use to "debloat" Windows 11, which says a lot about how unpopular many of Microsoft's built-in extras have become, particularly Copilot and other AI-driven features.

Use Windows Sandbox to safely install and test unknown apps in an isolated environment. Protect your PC from malware and ...

Windows 11 LTSC is a clean, bloatware-free OS without Copilot, AI, ads, or feature updates. Here’s how LTSC performs vs ...

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In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

Privacy On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud ...

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...

Windows 11 was born in enshittification, but the rise of Copilot and Microsoft's AI ambitions has only made matters worse.

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Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System ...

Attempting to install future Windows updates on devices with this "improper state" could cause the system to become unbootable. Microsoft said the issue affected only physical devices running Windows ...