10 Things You Should Turn Off in Windows Right Now
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Windows 11 is quietly running apps, collecting your data, showing you ads, and rebooting your PC without permission. In this video I'll show you the 10 settings you should turn off immediately on any Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC — no technical experience needed.
✅ These settings cover startup apps, background processes, telemetry, Cortana, Copilot, widgets, lock screen ads, File Explorer ads, online search in the Start Menu, and auto-restarts after updates.
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🕐 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Disable Startup Apps — Speed Up Boot Time
1:29 Turn Off Notifications and Tips — Stop the Interruptions
2:08 Shut Down Background Apps — Reclaim Your RAM
3:27 Stop Online Search in the Start Menu — Fix Privacy Leak
5:16 Disable Widgets and News Feed — Remove the Junk
5:48 Reduce Telemetry and Diagnostics — Limit Data Collection
6:32 Turn Off Ads in File Explorer and Lock Screen — Remove Microsoft Ads
8:24 Disable Cortana and Copilot — Stop AI Tracking
8:53 Disable Activity History and Timeline — Clear Your Tracks
10:11 Stop Automatic Reboots After Windows Updates
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