Disable Windows updates to more precisely control your PC

Click the drop down menu next to Startup Type and change it to Disabled. Then click Apply and Ok. Your Windows updates should ...

How to disable AI in Windows 11

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

How to disable Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

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 ...
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Use These Windows Registry Hacks to Tame the Disruptive Windows Updates

Stop letting automatic updates ruin your workflow. These Registry tweaks help you regain control over Windows update behavior for good.

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This Free Script Disables Every AI Feature in Windows 11

Tired of Windows 11's AI features? This free script can remove Copilot, Recall, and other intrusive AI integrations.
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Microsoft's Windows AI features lack official disable options, forcing users to third-party tools

Microsoft's Windows 25H2 builds include AI features that lack a comprehensive official disable option in the user interface, forcing security-conscious users to deploy third-party removal tools..