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Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu (www.theverge.com)

submitted 7 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store.

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[-] WhatsHerBucket@lemmy.world 33 points 7 months ago

Don’t worry, I’m sure there will be “pro” version that you can pay extra for no ads.

[-] ADTJ@feddit.uk 44 points 7 months ago

This isn't an ad, it's a suggested result from one of our partners

[-] melpomenesclevage@lemm.ee 11 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

How sure?

For how long?

[-] Jocker@sh.itjust.works 20 points 7 months ago

Until there is a 'pro max' version

[-] n3m37h@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 months ago

Unlimited teir, please give us full access to your bank account to stop seeing ads, sorry telemetry CAN NOT be turned off

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