Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.

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Want to disable Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps? This guide describes how to disable Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ...

There are lots of things that have gone viral, for all sorts of different reasons. The latest viral craze struck after a developer released a tool to strip Windows of its AI capabilities, and X is ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Patch My PC Home Updater keeps Windows 11 apps updated automatically, cutting security risks and saving time without manual ...

Are you getting used to Windows 11 but wish it was a bit faster? Do you feel like your computer has become slower or starts up unusually slowly? Follow along and I’ll go through various tricks that ...

Tired of Windows 11's AI features? This free script can remove Copilot, Recall, and other intrusive AI integrations.