From the Start menu, to File Explorer and to pop-up Notifications, their "suggestions" might be helpful to some, but they’re often ads in disguise.

As part of our 30th anniversary, we look back at some memorable computer ads from the early days of CRN, like this Texas Instruments' ad featuring Bill Cosby, to see how much things have changed ...

To disable them: Trend Micro vs. Windows Defender: How both tools differ in protecting your computer If you’re seeing ads on your lock screen, it’s likely due to the Windows Spotlight feature.

Question: How can I purge Microsoft’s constant ads, pop-ups, and suggestions in Windows 11? Answer: If it seems like you’re seeing more suggestions from Microsoft creeping into your Windows ...