Learn how to remove bloatware, disable tracking, and optimize Windows 11 for speed and privacy with this step-by-step customization guide.

It’s a tale as old as time for PC users: you unbox your brand-new Windows laptop, excited by the promise of blazing-fast ...

To prevent an app from launching at startup, find it in the list of apps with the status set to “Enabled,” right-click it, and select 'Disable.' You can also manage startup apps from the Settings app.