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By Copernic · Posted
Win11Debloat 06.10.2026 by Razvan Serea Win11Debloat is a lightweight, easy to use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and customize your Windows experience. It can remove pre-installed bloatware apps, disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more. The script also includes many features that system administrators and power users will enjoy. Such as a powerful command-line interface, support for Windows Audit mode and the option to make changes to other Windows users. All changes made by Win11Debloat can be easily reversed, and most removed apps can be restored via the Microsoft Store. A full guide on how to undo the changes is available here. Win11Debloat features: Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Debloat. Please refer to the wiki for more information about the default settings preset. Remove a wide variety of preinstalled apps. Click here for more info. Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads. Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows. Disable Windows location services & app location access. Disable Find My Device location tracking. Disable 'Windows Spotlight' and tips & tricks on the lock screen. Disable 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option. Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge. Hide Microsoft 365 ads on the Settings 'Home' page, or hide the 'Home' page entirely. Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. Disable Windows Recall. Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. Prevent AI service (WSAIFabricSvc) from starting automatically. Disable AI Features in Edge. Disable AI Features in Paint. Disable AI Features in Notepad. Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files. Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu. Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration. Disable the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut. Disable Storage Sense automatic disk cleanup. Disable fast start-up to ensure a full shutdown. ...and more. Once you’ve downloaded the Win11Debloat file (Get.ps1), just follow these quick steps: Locate the Get.ps1 script file. Right-click the file and select Run with PowerShell from the context menu. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), select Yes to grant the script the necessary administrative permissions. Win11Debloat 06.10.2026 release notes: This release brings some long-requested features alongside a host of fixes. For starters, Win11Debloat can now automatically detect previously applied tweaks for the logged-in user. And reverting them is as simple as unchecking the corresponding setting. The script now also fully supports running under the SYSTEM account, which has also made it possible to apply changes to users who are still logged in. This makes it far easier to integrate Win11Debloat into your automations and deployments. What's changed: Add confirmation dialogs & warning for Windows Terminal Removal by @Raphire Add Support for running the script under SYSTEM account by @soccerzockt in #609 With this, support was also added for applying changes to users that are still logged-in. Add option to show & undo previously applied tweaks by @Raphire in #599 Add additional options to change the All Apps view in the start menu (Hide, Grid, Category, List) by @Raphire in #599 Clean up logging of exceptions during Appx Package uninstallation via Write-Verbose by @HetCreep in #617 Improve log output in Get.ps1/Get-Dev.ps1 and clean up file exclusions by @Raphire Remove RemoveCommApps and RemoveW11Outlook app removal parameters. Use -RemoveApps parameter instead by @Raphire in #599 Resolve nested quoting bug in Run.bat when path has spaces, see #583 by @Raphire in #599 Fix desync issue when toggling "Only Show Installed" checkbox too fast by @Raphire in #599 Fix: add missing keys in Sysprep/Undo regfiles for Disabling Recall and Windows Suggested content by @Raphire in #599 Fix 'Disable Animations' Sysprep settings not being set for new users by @Raphire in #599 Fix typo in Disable_Game_Bar_Integration Sysprep registry file by @Raphire Note The -RemoveCommApps and -RemoveW11Outlook command-line parameters for uninstalling a few specific apps have been removed with this release. If you previously relied on these parameters, please see this wiki page for alternative methods of removing these apps. Download: Win11Debloat 06.10.2026 | Open Source View: Win11Debloat Home Page | Screenshots 1| 2 Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware -
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The heading states that "Edge and Opera to follow". Neither have indicated that yet. -
By dirtyvu · Posted
it would've been better to just have a screenshot with claude running instead of using a generic thumbnail that doesn't fit the narrative. -
By Copernic · Posted
Helium Browser 0.13.2.1 by Razvan Serea Helium is a private, fast, and honest Chromium-based web browser — built for people, with love. It offers the best privacy by default, unbiased ad-blocking, and a clean experience free from bloat and noise. Proudly based on Ungoogled-Chromium, Helium removes Google’s clutter while keeping a fast, efficient development pipeline. With thoughtful touches like native !bangs and split view, Helium is a people-first, fully open-source browser that puts control back in your hands. Privacy, security, and control come first. Ads, trackers, and third-party cookies are blocked automatically, HTTPS is enforced everywhere, and all Chromium extensions work seamlessly — while Google can’t track your activity. Helium’s 13,000+ offline-ready !bangs let you jump straight to sites or AI tools like ChatGPT instantly. Open-source, people-first, and unbiased, Helium delivers a browsing experience that’s fast, secure, and free from noise, ads, and compromises. Helium Browser key features: Performance Fast, efficient, and lightweight — built on Chromium’s optimized engine. Energy-saving and consistent — stays fast over time without slowing down. No bloat — stripped of unnecessary components for maximum speed. Minimalist interface — compact, clean, and distraction-free. Customizable toolbar — hide elements you don’t need. Smooth and stable — no flicker, lag, or animation glitches. Comfort-focused experience — intuitive and unobtrusive. Privacy & Security Best privacy by default — blocks ads, trackers, phishing, and third-party cookies. Unbiased ad-blocking — powered by community filters and uBlock Origin. No telemetry or analytics — zero background web requests on first launch. Strict HTTPS enforcement — warns for insecure sites. Passkeys supported — modern authentication made simple. No built-in password manager or cloud sync — your data stays yours. Extension Compatibility Full Chromium extension support — including MV2 extensions. Anonymized Chrome Web Store requests — Google can’t track extension installs. Extended MV2 support — maintained for as long as possible. Smart Features Native !bangs — browse faster using 13,000+ offline-ready shortcuts. AI integration — use !chatgpt and others directly from the address bar. Offline functionality — bangs work without an Internet connection. Philosophy People-first design — open source, transparent, and community-driven. No ads, no noise, no bias — privacy and honesty over profit. Helium Browser 0.13.2.1 changelog: 6b6fbd0f revision: bump to 2 (#1907) cb3f77bd helium/ui/zen: fix cmd+s shortcut sidebar preference in zen mode (#1849) e3980159 deps: bump onboarding (#1905) c99531d5 helium/core: add an option to copy URLs from tab context menu (#1904) c1aba0ea helium/search: add kagi image search params (#1899) eb6711f4 helium/core/hibernate: add an option to hibernate other tabs (#1901) 425306f5 merge: update to chromium 149.0.7827.102 (#1897) ae94c3c8 helium/core/update-pref: improve auto updates strings (#1896) 06897c1d patches & domain_substitution: refresh for chromium 149.0.7827.102 d09826d0 merge: update ungoogled-chromium to 149.0.7827.102 9aeb58da helium/search-engine: reject default engine urls without %s (#1893) 4d7bb965 Update to Chromium 149.0.7827.102 fa67665c i18n: fix "add shortcut" string collision (#1891) 6894bd30 devutils/i18n: parse meaning into source.gen.json dc3fe739 helium/kb-shortcuts: disambiguate "Add shortcut" string cbf38eb4 i18n/apply: pass meaning to fingerprint generator 53ea9920 extra/disable-jit-flag: build drumbrake only if supported Download: Helium 64-bit | Portable 64-bit |~100.0 MB (Open Source) Download: Helium ARM64 | Portable ARM64 Links: Helium Home Page | macOS | Linux | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware -
By Copernic · Posted
ExplorerPatcher 26100.8457.70.2 by Razvan Serea ExplorerPatcher is a versatile and free tool that allows you to tweak and enhance the Windows Explorer. It comes with a range of useful features, including the ability to add new context menu items, change file name colors, and enable hidden features. Feature summary Choose between Windows 11 or Windows 10 taskbar (with labels support, small icons and lots of customization). Disable Windows 11 context menu and command bar in File Explorer and more. Open Start to All apps by default, choose number of frequent apps to show, display on active monitor and more. Choose between the Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows NT Alt-Tab window switcher with customization. Lots of quality of life improvements for the shell, like: Skin tray menus to match Windows style, make them behave like flyouts and center them relative to the icon. Choose action when left and/or right clicking the network icon. Revert to the Windows 7 search box in File Explorer, or disable Windows Search altogether. Disable immersive menus and use mitigations that help you run the real classic theme without glitches. Discover the program's full range of features by reading this wiki article. ExplorerPatcher 26100.8457.70.2 changelog: Tested on OS builds 22621.4317, 22631.7079, 26100.6899, 26100.8037, 26200.8246, 26200.8457, 26300.8493, and 28000.2113. TIP: Windows Defender no longer flags ExplorerPatcher. It is no longer needed to configure Defender exclusions. Enjoy! Important Fixed Windows 10 taskbar and Start menu crashes on builds 26220.8474 (Beta) and 26300.8493 (Experimental). Update ExplorerPatcher as soon as possible. Without this update, Explorer and the Windows 10 Start menu may stop working on future builds. Microsoft removed Windows 10 Start menu components from StartTileData.dll on these builds, so the Windows 10 Start menu option has been removed where it is no longer supported. Temporary workaround: replace C:\Windows\System32\StartTileData.dll with the version from build 26xxx.8457 (x64/ARM64). This may stop working in future builds. Work is ongoing to restore Windows 10 Start menu support. Highlights Fixed Windows 10 battery flyout crashes on build 25951+. Network flyout buttons reverted to pre-24H2 behavior as a side effect. Taskbar location changes now apply instantly. Windows 11 taskbar auto-hide is no longer modified when Explorer starts. "Open Start in All apps by default" is now hidden when using the new Windows 11 Start menu. Fixed Windows 10 Start menu crashes on builds 21996–22000.51. Fixed Regedit crashes when switching to thumbnail view in registry import/export dialogs. Improved compatibility with recent Windows builds, including 26H1 ARM64. Improved ARM64 performance. Added Greek translations. ep_taskbar Now supports all 43 Windows 11 languages. Fixed issues in the system tray and other components. Updated DLL naming scheme for mod developers. Improved TrayUI compatibility and vtable stability on builds with multiple ITrayUI revisions. Fixed a taskbar initialization deadlock. Windows 10 Start Menu Added a new tile layout engine to restore support removed in build 26xxx.8474. Restoration is currently partial: Tiles may overlap when pinned using "Pin to Start". Restarting StartMenuExperienceHost.exe or explorer.exe fixes the layout. Further improvements are planned. Other Changes Added an executable blacklist to prevent shell extensions from loading in selected applications. Updated Windows 10 Start menu animation support for ARM64 builds 28xxx.2149+. Please consult the README for more details. Download: ExplorerPatcher 26100.8457.70.2 | ARM64 | ~11.0 MB (Open Source) View: ExplorerPatcher Home Page | Features | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
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