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How to Remove Lock Screen Widgets on Windows 11
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Published onMay 20, 2024
published onMay 20, 2024
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With newer updates, the Windows 11 lock screen now includes some widgets with information that you may or may not find helpful hence the need to remove them.
Although widgets help you keep up with your interests and keep your lock screen experience more interactive, if they are not aligned with your preferences, they can become a bother.
Further, since it’s fairly a new update, users have already raised concerns about the lock screen widgets causingrandom crashes.
Additionally, some widgets are CPU-hoggers and can tank your PC’s performance. If so, you may have to disable unnecessary widgets.
How do I remove the lock screen widgets on Windows 11?
Removing lock screen widgets may clean up your lock screen and quiet down distractions. Further, it may also help you get rid of inaccurate information as some information on the widgets is usually outdated.
Can I disable widgets permanently?
If you feel the widgets on both your lock screen and desktop are cumbersome, you cando away with widgets permanently.
Aside from widgets, you can alsodisable some annoying money insights widget notificationsthat may be floating around more often than you would like. You can alsoclean up some Windows 11 notificationsto help you stay focused on your tasks and avoid interruptions.
And if you don’t want to see the widgets at all, perhaps considerdisabling your lock screen altogether. Still, on the lock screen, should you experience anyother lock screen bugs, we have a detailed article on how to deal with them.
That’s all we had for this article but If you have any additional thoughts on this topic, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a comment down below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
