The idea of the feature is to keep you on your device instead of opening your phone to peek into news and other information throughout the day. Although it is a good idea, the caveat is that it comes enabled by default, and it’s not something that everyone wants since it can add unnecessary distractions. If the widget is not for you, Windows 10 includes options to disable or enable the feature in at least two ways using the taskbar settings or registry. In this guide, you will learn these steps to disable or enable the taskbar news and interests widget available on Windows 10 build 21286 and higher releases. (See also this video tutorial with the steps to complete the task.)
Disable news and interests widget on Windows 10 Enable news and interests widget on Windows 10 Disable news and interests widget using Registry Enable news and interests widget using Registry
Disable news and interests widget on Windows 10
To disable the news and interests taskbar widget, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the widget will no longer be available in the taskbar. Disable news and interests option
Enable news and interests widget on Windows 10
To enable the news widget in the taskbar, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the widget will appear near the notification area. Enable news and interests option
Disable news and interests widget using Registry
To disable the “news and interests” taskbar widget with the Registry, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the news widget will be disabled on your device. Create ShellFeedsTaskbarViewMode key Registry disable news and interests
Enable news and interests widget using Registry
To enable the news and interests widget in the Windows 10 taskbar, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the news and interests widget will be available from the taskbar. Create ShellFeedsTaskbarViewMode key Registry enable news and interests All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
