How to Remove News and Interests Windows 10
Are you tired of the News and Interests section cluttering up your Windows 10 taskbar? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. This feature, which displays news headlines and weather updates, can be quite intrusive for some users. In this article, we will guide you through the process of removing the News and Interests section from your Windows 10 taskbar.
Step 1: Open Taskbar Settings
To begin, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings” from the context menu. This will open the Taskbar settings page in the Windows 10 Settings app.
Step 2: Turn Off News and Interests
In the Taskbar settings, scroll down and locate the “News and interests” section. Here, you will find a toggle switch labeled “Get news, tips, and suggestions on the taskbar.” Simply click on the switch to turn it off, and the News and Interests section will be removed from your taskbar.
Step 3: Hide the News and Interests Icon
If you want to completely hide the News and Interests icon from your taskbar without disabling the feature, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Click on “Turn system icons on or off” in the Taskbar settings.
2. Scroll down and find the “News and interests” icon.
3. Click on the icon to expand the options.
4. Under “Show icon” on the taskbar,” select “Off.”
Step 4: Remove News and Interests from Start Menu
If you also want to remove the News and Interests section from your Start menu, follow these steps:
1. Open the Start menu by clicking on the Start button or pressing the Windows key.
2. Right-click on the News and Interests tile and select “Unpin from Start.”
3. The tile will be removed from your Start menu.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove the News and Interests section from your Windows 10 taskbar and Start menu. This will help you maintain a cleaner and more personalized desktop experience. If you ever decide to enable the feature again, you can simply follow the same steps in reverse order.
