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    Mar 10, 2021 5 minutes

    TIP OF THE FORTNIGHT

    Block adverts for Edge in Windows

    I’m an admirer of Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved, so I enjoyed Issue 599’s Cover Feature (‘Remove All Windows Junk’). I like the Edge browser, but I also use Firefox, Chrome and Opera (they all have their strengths). What I dislike though is Microsoft showing me full-screen adverts after updates urging me to use Edge. I already do, Microsoft, you don’t need to nag me!

    To stop seeing this ad, choose ‘Don’t update your browser settings’. If you select ‘Skip now’ instead it’ll keep coming back to haunt you.

    You can also get rid of the ‘Recommended - Microsoft Edge’ ad in Windows Search, though it requires a registry tweak. Open  ( in the screenshot).

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