How To Disable Data Collection and Suggested Content (ads) in Windows 11 [Paid Subs]

Windows 11 has hidden settings that track your activity or push ads, even after setup. Here’s what they do, where to find them, and why I turn them off every time.

If you thought you already disabled all the tracking and content suggestions during setup, there are few things left to turn off. Windows 11 includes additional data collection options buried deeper in the Privacy & Security settings. I always go in and turn off four extra settings right away, and I suggest you do the same.

These settings relate to app tracking, personalized ads, Microsoft 365 popups, and more. They're not obvious unless you go digging, so let me walk you through exactly what they do and why I recommend disabling them.