To disable targeted ads on Chrome, open Settings > Privacy and security > Ad privacy > Ad topics , and turn off “Ad topics.” On the “Ad privacy” page, click “Site-suggested ads” and turn off the feature. Also, on “Ad measurement,” turn off the feature to minimize targeted advertising based on your online activities. Although advertising is necessary to maintain content and services on the internet free of charge, they are also one of the most frustrating aspects of the web....

You can access the new Bing Chat AI from Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, and in this guide, you will learn how. Although the new Bing with ChatGPT (GPT-4) integration is available on virtually any platform, you are required to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 , 10, macOS, or Linux. However, it’s possible to access the Bing Chat AI from other modern browsers (such as Chrome or Firefox). You only need to change the “user agent” settings to trick Bing into thinking that you are using Microsoft Edge as the browser....

Windows 11 now supports automatic theme switching thanks to PowerToys’ new Light Switch module in version 0.95. The feature allows you to schedule switching between the light and dark color modes automatically or on schedule, according to your location’s sunset and sunrise times. Microsoft has finally added a way to switch between light and dark color modes automatically on Windows 11, but not as a native feature. Instead, the company has integrated this functionality into its PowerToys tool with a new utility called “Light Switch,” and in this guide, I’ll walk you through the setup steps ....

On Chrome, when browsing the web, some websites, such as e-commerce, travel, restaurants, and search engines, may want to track your current (approximate) location to show you relevant products and information nearby like deals only available in your location, availability of a product, and more. Although sharing your location with a website can have its benefits, it can also be a privacy concern for many people, and even though, you will receive a consent prompt, it’s easy to make a mistake....

To change the Lock screen wallpaper on Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen , select the “Picture” option, click “Browse photos,” choose the new Lock screen wallpaper, and click “Choose picture.” You can also change the Lock screen images with the slideshow option from the “Lock screen” page and select the folder with custom images you want to show as wallpapers. The third option includes enabling “Spotlight” from the “Lock screen” page to change the wallpaper automatically....

Windows 10 21H1, May 2021 Update, is available starting May 18 for compatible devices, and to avoid possible problems , the best way to upgrade is to perform a clean installation using a USB flash drive bootable media. Usually, the recommended method is to perform an in-place upgrade using Windows Update, but changing the current setup can lead to errors and many other problems due to compatibility issues and custom configurations....

In the new Outlook email client for Windows 11 , you can control or even turn off read receipts, and in this guide, you will learn how. A read receipt in Outlook is a message sent to the sender of an email to confirm that the recipient has opened the email. Read receipts can be helpful for tracking the delivery and reading status of your emails when communicating with business partners, customers, and teammates....

On Windows 10, sometimes, you may need to find and copy the hardware specs of your device for a number of reasons. For example, when you’re troubleshooting a problem, and tech support requires some of the basic information to help you resolve the issue. You are planning to upgrade some of the components, such as memory or processor, and you want to know the current configuration. Or you want to use the information for inventory purposes....

To create multiple profiles on Microsoft Edge, open the browser profile settings, click “Add profile,” and click “Sign in to sync data” to sign in with your Microsoft account. UPDATED 5/5/2025: On Microsoft Edge , it’s possible to create multiple profiles, and in this guide, I will teach you the steps to complete this configuration. A profile is meant to share the browser with other users without interfering with your experience and information, since every profile you add keeps all the info separate, such as history, favorites, passwords, and other settings....

Google Chrome for the longest time has been helping users to stay away from sites that may be known to trying to deliver some sort of phishing or malware. If you try to access one of these sites, Chrome will automatically warn users by displaying a red warning page that the site you’re trying to access is known for phishing attacks or contains malware. In addition, the feature helps to prevent from downloading harmful files to your computer....

On Windows 10, notifications can be useful to keep you on top of your online life, but at the same time, they can also be distracting, negatively affecting productivity. If you are getting overwhelmed by notifications from apps, websites, and other senders, Windows 10 includes an option to disable the feature entirely. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to disable all notifications from apps and other senders on Windows 10....

Windows 11 brings back the startup sound, but you can disable the feature if you prefer to start the device silently. Although Windows has included system sounds for a long time, the startup sound was disabled by default on Windows 10 . However, on Windows 11 , Microsoft brings back the sound you hear the first time the OS boots up alongside a new scheme of sounds for events and applications, and if you prefer not to hear it, you can still disable it through the Themes settings....

Although you can download the Windows 11 installation files using the official Media Creation Tool and even download the ISO file directly from the Microsoft website, you can also use third-party tools like MediaCreationTool.bat. MediaCreationTool.bat is a wrapper script that allows you to download the most recent ( version 22H2 ) to the oldest version of Windows 11 (version 21H2) or Windows 10 to create a USB flash drive, ISO file, or you can use it to auto-start the setup process....

While Microsoft released Windows 10 January Technical Preview (build 9926) in twenty-two languages, the company is only making Cortana available only in United States, anyone else will find out that the digital assistant will not work in other regions. However, rest assured that this is a temporary situation, Microsoft’s Gabriel Aul has already confirmed that Cortana support in other countries and languages will be included in future builds. However, if you can’t wait, there is an unofficial way that allows you to try it, but Cortana will still limited to the English language....

On Windows 11 , you can turn the Taskbar for tablets on or off, and in this guide, you will learn how. As part of the feature drop (moment 2) rolling out in March 2023, Windows 11 is rolling out a new Taskbar design for tablets that will automatically transition to tablet mode when disconnecting or folding the keyboard on a convertible device. The Taskbar offers the “collapsed” and “expanded” modes....

On Windows 10, the “Remote Desktop” feature allows you to access a computer remotely to help other users or manage services without physically being present at the location. While you can manage this feature through the Settings app , you can also enable Remote Desktop on Windows 10 using PowerShell. You may want to use this method to create a script to configure Remote Desktop on multiple devices quickly or send an automated script to users to set up the feature automatically without additional steps....

To exclude apps and websites from Recall, open Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots , click on the “Add app” or “Add website” button, and filter the content you don’t want the AI timeline to track. UPDATED 6/4/2024: On Windows 11 , you can configure Recall to exclude apps and websites you don’t want the AI feature processing and making searchable on your computer, and in this guide, I will show you how to complete this configuration....

Windows 7 has a lot of great new enhancements in comparison with previous versions; one of them is the improvement in wireless network connections that makes easier, for example, to connect your laptop to a home, public or work wireless network. But there is one thing that still remains a little bit annoying when settings up a wireless network, that is remembering and typing correctly the security key and in some cases the wireless network name (SSID), because it is not being broadcast and you have to type it manually....

If you’re trying to upgrade or install to a new version of Windows 10, including the Creators Update , Anniversary Update , or another feature update, you may come across the error 0x80073712. 0x80073712 is a common error on Windows 10 , and usually means that one or more required files by Windows Update are missing or damaged. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to fix error 0x80073712 when trying to upgrade to a new version of Windows 10 using Windows Update....

The Anniversary Update is the next major update that Microsoft is releasing for Windows 10 . The new update includes a slew of changes and features that aim to improve the experience of the operating system in a number of areas. The new update includes a redesigned Start menu , Taskbar badge notifications for apps, and an improved version of Cortana that now works even above the Lock screen. In addition, the new Windows Ink experience brings greater support for active pen, and it’ll get you access to the new Sticky Notes, Sketchpad, and Sketch Screen....