Hey iQOO fam! 👋

If you've ever reset or reinstalled Windows 11, you might be surprised by the number of default settings that can affect your privacy, performance, and overall experience. Here are five settings you should disable immediately to keep your PC running smoothly and securely. 🚀

 Disable Ads and Suggestions

Windows 11 loves to recommend apps and services you may not even need. To get rid of them:

🔹 Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → General

🔹 Toggle off:

• "Let apps show me personalized ads"
• "Show me suggested content in the Settings app"

👉 This reduces unnecessary distractions and enhances your privacy.

 Turn Off Background Apps

By default, many apps run in the background, draining your PC’s resources.

🔹 Go to Settings → Apps → Installed Apps

🔹 Select an app → Click Advanced options → Choose Never under Background apps permissions

🚫 This boosts performance and extends battery life.

 Disable Location Tracking

Windows 11 tracks your location for apps, which you might not always want.

🔹 Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location

🔹 Toggle off Location services

📍 This prevents unnecessary location access and protects your privacy.

 Stop Apps from Accessing Your Camera and Microphone

To maintain better privacy control:

🔹 Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera and Microphone

🔹 Toggle off access for apps you don't trust

🔇 This prevents unauthorized access to your devices.

 Disable Automatic Updates for Drivers

Windows may install outdated or incompatible drivers automatically.

🔹 Press Win + R → Type gpedit.msc → Enter

🔹 Navigate to Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update → Manage updates offered from Windows Update

🔹 Enable Do not include drivers with Windows Updates

🛠️ This prevents unwanted driver updates that could cause compatibility issues.

Source: ChatGpt and Own Knowledge

✨ 💡 Pro Tip : After resetting your PC, disabling these settings helps you enjoy better performance, improved privacy, and fewer distractions.

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