Windows 11 repeatedly promoted Edge, Onedrive and Phone link (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Windows 11 repeatedly promoting Edge, Onedrive and Phone link annoyed me. There must be a "Don't remind me again." checkbox.

Firefox has been reliable. Brave seems 👍. I haven't wanted Edge as my main.

I already have a Onedrive account. It was reliable. I haven't needed the Onedrive system tray icon. I just went to onedrive.com. On the other hand, I've had the Dropbox system tray icon.

I haven't wanted to use Phone link.

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

Have you considered switching to Linux?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

No. The promotions annoyed me but not extremely. Anyway, it's been 👍 to know I could always switch to Linux. There's @level1linux if I wanna know more re Linux. I think Wendell's an expert.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Mr Wendell from Tennessee?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

x.com/tekwendell

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Win 11 and x you are battin a thousand there.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

I recently got a laptop, and going through all the bloatware pushed me to try Linux Mint after not using a Linux OS in a Decade. I think the only reason I'll use Windows at this point is for specific games or software that can't run on Linux for whatever reason (anti cheat and whatnot).

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

It's a good o/s and it keeps your breath fresh.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Good one

[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

There are LTSC versions of Windows 10 and 11 which aren't constantly getting feature updates and have much less unnecessary crap built in. They're also supported for much longer. I've been using this version of 10 for ages and haven't had half of the issues most people complain about.

A tool like O&O Shutup also helps cut down on BS.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Great recs honestly.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I try.

Not everyone can use Linux, so I try to offer what might work for those who have no other option than Windows.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I think even 11 pro is quieter on bs

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

You can uninstall OneDrive through the apps list in settings, and that should revert your Documents folders to be locally stored. I haven't noticed the other two prompting reminders recently on my Windows PC and can't recommend a way to disable them.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Windows 11 didn't enable Onedrive in my Documents, Pictures and others. I've used local storage since I bought my 💻. I hope Windows 11 won't suddenly enable Onedrive. Folks will riot if they'll do such a 💩 act.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

There's an option to stop it. I don't remember where.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

LETS FINISH SETTING UP YOUR PC

[OK] [Remind me in 3 days]

But no [Fuck off forever] button.

When I have the time I'll be defenestrating that os

this post was submitted on 11 May 2025

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