Windows 11 Revamps Ad Experience with Limited User Control: Will it Satisfy Your Digital Advertising Woes?
Microsoft’s Unlikely Move to Give You More Control Over Windows 11 Ads
In a surprising twist, Microsoft is testing a change in the Windows 11 Settings app that could give users more control over the recommended and promoted content they see. Yes, you read that right – ads.
The new "Recommendations & Offers" page, spotted by Windows Latest, aims to make it easier to manage the types of adverts and recommendations Microsoft shows you in Windows 11. Here’s what’s changing:
- Clearer descriptions: The options for controlling ads and recommendations now have clearer descriptions, making it easier to understand what each setting does.
- New "Personalized offers" option: This feature, previously found in the "Diagnostic data" page, has been shifted to the "Recommendations & Offers" page and renamed. It enables you to control whether you see personalized tips, ads, and recommendations based on your activity within Windows.
Having this option in a dedicated page will make it more accessible for Windows 11 users to manage their ad preferences. It’s a step in the right direction, but it’s essential to remember that this doesn’t necessarily mean Microsoft is backing away from its aggressive stance on pushing advertising in many parts of the Windows 11 interface.
When can we expect this change to arrive? It’s not clear yet, but Windows Latest speculates it could be part of Windows 11 24H2, which is approaching its release date.
While this move is a small step towards giving users more control over their ad preferences, it’s still a far cry from allowing users to turn off advertising altogether. Fingers crossed that Microsoft will continue to make changes that prioritize user privacy and control.
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