How To Remove News From Taskbar

If you like the weather or calendar widgets but hate the news feed: Click the (or press Win + W ).

If you’re tired of seeing constant news headlines, weather updates, or stock prices pop up on your taskbar, you’re not alone. This feature is called (Windows 10) or “Widgets” (Windows 11). Here’s exactly how to turn it off.

The feature is called “News and Interests.” To remove it: how to remove news from taskbar

Prevents the news board from popping up every time your mouse accidentally brushes over the icon. Windows 11: Disabling "Widgets"

Instead of a simple Celsius reading, a portal opened. It was the "Widgets" panel—a cascading waterfall of anxiety. “Scientists say the ocean is dying.” “Ten celebrity diets that work.” “Why your crypto wallet is empty.” “Shark sightings in Florida.” If you like the weather or calendar widgets

Keeps the news but updates it less frequently to save system resources.

Disabling these features — only the news feed. Your computer will run just fine without them. Here’s exactly how to turn it off

If the icon reappears after a Windows update, simply repeat the steps above. Microsoft has a habit of re-enabling features during major updates.