I immediately disable these 7 features as soon as I set up my Windows PC

Setting up a new Windows PC is always exciting—a blank slate, a fresh start, a machine that should run exactly the way you want. But the default Windows 11 experience comes with a few unwanted surprises. From noisy notifications and hidden tracking to cluttered taskbars and intrusive ads, the out-of-the-box setup can quickly feel more frustrating than fun.