How to Make Windows 11 Actually Usable [Paid Subs]

Windows 11 is a mess of popups, preinstalled junk, and pushy defaults. This guide shows you how to clean it up and make it usable.

Jun 25, 2026

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If you’ve used Windows 11 for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed it seems determined to get in your way.

Pop-ups, Microsoft account prompts, OneDrive reminders, Copilot, ads in the Start Menu, preinstalled apps you never asked for...and the list just keeps growing. The amount of time you can spend decluttering, to put it politely, is absurd. The…

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