How to disable news and interest in Windows 11 widget

Anonymous
2021-10-22T20:48:56+00:00

I want to keep the widget on my task bar, however I don't want the new stories to show. I've hide a bunch of them and they still end up showing, but I'm constantly having to hide them all since there are sooooo many. How do I disable the top stories, and the news and interest without turning off my widgets. I ONLY want the weather to show.

I've uninstalled microsoft news but I'm still seeing the news stories.

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Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2024-02-23T11:57:06+00:00

With the February update to Windows 11 - you have the option to disable MS start to feed from the Widget Settings. Requires Windows 11 23H2 at least.

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Anonymous
2021-10-24T20:11:33+00:00

I would suggest that you completely remove the the Widgets app from your taskbar - see here -and pin the Weather App to Start / Taskbar.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-07-08T06:30:18+00:00

    after disabled widget on task bar, i have a good feel.

    thank you very much.

    this is simply way to easy life and enjoy life.

    the feed is trouble for someone.

    No widget, No die.

    I hate feed.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-28T21:49:41+00:00

    It boils down to advertising. They want to jam everybody with more ads. Otherwise the turn off button would be in setup. ( or one oƒ the setups. )

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-28T17:00:05+00:00

    I think the key issue here is to provide that flexibility rather than impose a feature on every one. Some people might like the 'News Feed' for e.g. whilst others don't. It makes sense to select what you want. What I don't get is why the option to disable the 'mouse-over' effect was removed from Windows 11. It's a backward step from Windows 10 in my view and for something as simple as that, I would rather stick with the older version because I want an app to start up only when I want it to by clicking on it.

    It's indicative of the subtle but imposing/controlling approach Microsoft is now using. Like you can't setup a new computer now without a Microsoft account or internet connection, and the constant nagging reminder to create a 360 account. Even Apple that started this practice of linking your mac to your Apple ID don't go that far.

    Please don't get me wrong, because I have several Microsoft accounts; but I did so because I loved the product not because I was forced to.

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