If the Send optional diagnostic data is not turning off, there could be an organizational level configuration at play here.

By default, Windows 11 sends an aggressive amount of diagnostic data to Microsoft -- here's how to disable telemetry on your PC to preserve privacy.

Cleaning it up is straightforward. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. From there, you can replace the search box with a simple icon, remove the Widgets icon, and hide the Task View ...

One of the best parts of Windows 11 is the ability to configure virtually (almost) every aspect of the experience in more than one way. I say "almost " because the company has changed and made some ...