Microsoft to Remove MSN News Feed from Windows 11 Widgets by Default

Microsoft is removing the MSN news feed from the default settings of the widgets feature in Windows 11 as part of an effort to reduce distractions. The changes aim to make the widgets experience 'quiet by default' and are part of broader improvements to Windows 11 in 2026. The update is expected to make the taskbar less intrusive for users.

By Tom Warren · The Verge · May 5, 2026, 09:46 UTC

Microsoft to Remove MSN News Feed from Windows 11 Widgets by Default

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