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"According to a recent tweet by Twitter (now X) user PhantomOfEarth, Microsoft is working on bringing app promotions to the Recommended section of the Start menu. While the feature doesn't seem to be rolling out yet, some hidden changes in recent Windows builds updated the text in the Settings app to indicate that recommendations can include app promotions alongside tips for using Windows and other recommended content."
"You can still avoid the ads
While there's no arguing that no one was asking for more advertising spots on Windows 11, at least it looks like you'll be able to hide them, just as you could on Windows 10. The toggle in the Settings app that controls Start menu recommendations can also turn off app promotions, so you don't need to see any ads if you don't want. This will also turn off other tips, but there's a good chance you don't care about those, either."
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"You can still avoid the ads
While there's no arguing that no one was asking for more advertising spots on Windows 11, at least it looks like you'll be able to hide them, just as you could on Windows 10. The toggle in the Settings app that controls Start menu recommendations can also turn off app promotions, so you don't need to see any ads if you don't want. This will also turn off other tips, but there's a good chance you don't care about those, either."
You'll soon see ads for apps in the Windows 11 Start menu
Microsoft is testing new "app promotions" to show up in the Windows 11 Start menu, similar to what was seen on Windows 10.
www.xda-developers.com
Microsoft may want to add a dedicated Windows 11 button for ads and promos
Microsoft has been making lots of changes to the recommended section where it promotes apps and websites. The company may now be looking to add a dedicated button on Windows 11 just for that.
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