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 44,306 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
    2024-02-27T16:20:55+00:00

    Will this still download stories and be using data in the background though?

    I have not checked it in about 6 months.

    However, it is my understanding that hiding, is just that, hiding. The feed keeps updating in the background just like it would if you had the Feed open and visible. The only difference is that it is hidden, and you do not see it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-27T15:59:17+00:00

    Looks like the best option is to just hide everything instead of just being able to customize it and those customizations actually last more than a day or two. I thought it started working this week - but hidden widgets are back and my weather location is never what I set it to, so, bye bye to everything now that this is an option.

    Will this still download stories and be using data in the background though?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-27T14:45:38+00:00

    Finally, the option to hide the news feed is on the Windows 11 regular build. Guess it came with the last 'Web Experience Pack" update.

    No more news for me.

    Thanks guys, see you in our next MS **** board.

    Luizio

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    So one man can make a difference? thanks everybody.

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