Learn how to add, turn off and remove widgets from the taskbar on Windows 11 using Registry, Taskbar context menu, and Settings app.

On Windows 10 you need to right-click the taskbar, then click News and interests > Turn off. Now that the widget bar is disabled, you’ll need a new way to see the current temperature at a glance.

A: I’m guessing that you’re referring to the Windows Widgets, a customizable page of apps that offer a variety of apps on topics including weather, sports, news, stocks, photos, traffic and ...

If widgets aren't your thing, it's possible to hide the feature or stop it from running on a Windows 11 PC entirely. Here's how to make the change.