In recent times, Microsoft has increased the presence of advertisements in Windows 11, causing discontent among several users. Give her ads in the Start menu to the tips on the lock screen, the ads seem increasingly invasive even though on many occasions they can be disabled. Some third-party developers are about to respond to this trend, based on user feedback, creating apps and tools to enable disabling with as few clicks as possible.
One of the most recent solutions OFGB, an acronym for “Oh F**k Go Back”. Developed by an Arch Linux user, OFGB offers a Easy method to turn off ads in Windows 11 via registry changes. With just a few clicks, users can disable ads in File Explorer, Start Menu and Settings, lock screen suggestions, personalized ads and more by simply enabling a check mark in the corresponding entries. The application can be downloaded via GitHub.
Windows 11, tools to disable advertising are flocking online
Wintoysanother popular third-party utility, recently received an update that also includes options to remove some of Windows 11’s annoying ads. Additionally, the maker of the tiny11 builder also announced that upcoming updates will allow you to Create custom Windows 11 images with fewer ads.
It was also recently added to the list of tools Winpilotintroducing a new feature called “Adblock for Windows”which aims to block ads from the operating system’s user interface and was implemented in response to growing user frustration with the presence of ads on Windows 11. This tool can also be downloaded via GitHub.
Microsoft seems determined to keep ads on Windows 11, but these third-party solutions show the presence of widespread discontent around this choice. The various third-party tools that are popping up can provide relief to users who want a cleaner and more distraction-free experience, but it is always important to remember that using tools of this type always involves some risks in the security and privacy of users.
