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How to Disable the News Widget in Windows 11
What to Know Right-click an empty area of the taskbar and choose Taskbar settings, then select the toggle next to Widgets. The Settings is another way to remove the widget. Search it for widgets or go to Personalization > Taskbar. Alternatively, remove …