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How to Disable All the AI Features in Mail for Mac
With macOS Sequoia 15.4, Apple fully rolled out all of its new Apple Intelligence features to the Mail app. As such, when you open Mail after updating to the latest OS, the app will look quite different. You’ll see new “Mail Categories,” a Priority Messages box, and email summaries, the latter two of which are powered by AI. It’s not…
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How to disable Copilot AI features in Notepad for Windows 11
If you’re using Notepad on Windows 11, you might have noticed the “Copilot” menu next to your Microsoft account profile. This menu provides access to the cloud-based AI features that Microsoft wants you to use in the note-taking app, such as “Rewrite” to rephrase selected text and “Summarize” to make text short and clear. In addition, you’ll find options to…
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How to disable user account on Windows 11
To disable an account on Windows 11, open Command Prompt (Admin) and run the “net user “ACCOUNT” /active:no” command. Alternatively, in PowerShell (admin), run the “Disable-LocalUser -Name ACCOUNT” command. You can also disable local accounts on Windows 11 from Computer Management and the Settings app. On Windows 11, if you want to temporarily prevent a specific user from signing into…
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How to Disable ACR to Stop Your TV From Tracking What You Watch
If I told you that your TV watches everything you do in the name of data collection and advertising, it likely wouldn’t shock you. It’s 2025, after all; we’re used to a general lack of privacy. Still, it’s not cool, and it turns out you can stop it (even if your TV manufacturer has opted you into it). So, how…
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How to enable or disable Startup Boost for Microsoft 365 (Office) apps on Windows 11
The Microsoft 365 (Office) apps now include a feature that speeds up the startup process, known as “Startup Boost.” Microsoft plans to introduce the new feature in mid-May 2025, starting with the Word processing app, but it’ll then be available for the other apps. “Startup Boost” will be enabled by default; you can always manually turn it on or off.…
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How to enable or disable WinRE on Windows 11, 10
On Windows 11 (and 10), you can enable or disable the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) as needed, and in this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to configure this feature. WinRE is an essential system component designed to help troubleshoot and repair issues that may prevent Windows from booting correctly. When your computer encounters problems, accessing WinRE allows you…
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How to disable driver signature enforcement on Windows 11
UPDATED 3/24/2025: On Windows 11, you can disable “driver signature enforcement” to install unsigned drivers through the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This security feature ensures that only drivers signed by Microsoft are permitted, safeguarding system integrity. While it’s recommended to verify the integrity and publisher of any driver to prevent potential system instability or security risks, there are scenarios where…
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How to disable ‘Let’s finish setting up your device’ with ‘Remind me in 3 days’ prompt on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can stop the system from showing the “Let’s finish setting up your device” page at login, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this process. Sometimes, after installing an update or restarting the computer, Windows 11 may show you the “Let’s finish setting up your device” prompt to lure you into using other…
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How to disable automatic updates on Windows 11
To disable Windows 11 automatic updates, open Settings > Windows Update, and click the “Pause for 1 week” button to disable updates. To prevent updates from downloading automatically, open Group Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update, open the “Configure Automatic Updates” policy and disable it. On Windows 11 Home, you can use the…
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How to disable Fast Startup on Windows 11, 10
To disable Fast Startup on Windows 11, open Control Panel System > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable,” turn off “Fast Startup,” and click “Save.” Alternatively, open Command Prompt (admin) and run the “powercfg /h off” command to turn off Fast Startup. It’s also possible to disable…
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