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How to Disable Recall on Windows 11
Quick Links Prevent Recall from Activating by Removing Biometric Authentication What About Device Encryption? Microsoft has finally rolled out the ever-controversial Recall feature, but not everyone is pleased with the idea of it. Here’s how you can disable Recall if it is on, and how you can prevent Recall from re-enabling itself in the future. What is Recall? Recall is…
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How to disable Copilot on Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint on Windows 11
On Windows 11, it’s possible to disable the Copilot AI assistant on the Microsoft 365 (Office) apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this configuration. Although in the past, you had to get the Copilot Plus subscription to access the AI assistant in the Office apps, Microsoft decided to raise…
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How to disable or uninstall Copilot from Windows 11
UPDATED 4/24/2025: You can completely uninstall “Copilot” from Windows 11, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this configuration. On Windows 11, you can find various instances of Copilot, including the “Copilot” app, the “Microsoft 365 Copilot” app, Copilot on Microsoft Edge, and Copilot in Word, Excel, and the other Office (Microsoft 365). However, if you don’t want to…
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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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