Everyone wants to see more ads, right?

At least, that seems to be what Microsoft believes.

In other words, ads.

Someone using the start menu on a Windows laptop computer.

Windows Start Menu.Windows / Unsplash

Windows / Unsplash

The start menu recommendations can be disabled if that’s not something you want to see.

To disable them, it’s crucial that you go to prefs > Personalization > Start.

Then turn off the toggle for Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more.

Additional changes include updates to the Widgets icon and Widgets on the lock screen.