Customize Your Windows 11 Widgets Board Feeds

This article explains how to show or hide feeds on the Widgets board in Windows 11.

The Widgets board is a new feature that provides quick access to news, weather, sports, and other information. It can be accessed by clicking the Widgets icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + W shortcut. The board appears as a slide-out panel on the left side of the screen and can be customized to show or hide specific feeds.

Using the Widgets board, you can add or remove Phone Link, enable or disable the open Widgets board on hover, sign in or out of the Widgets board, reinstall Widgets features, completely uninstall Widgets, and more.

Microsoft is currently testing additional features in the Widgets board that will make it easier to show or hide feeds. This allows you to choose which feeds appear on your board.

This feature has not yet been released to Insider Preview users. As described in our previous post, you can enable it only by using ViVeTool.

Showing or hiding feeds in the Widgets board allows you to customize the information displayed on your screen. Selecting the most relevant feeds allows you to quickly access the information you need without sifting through irrelevant content.

This can help you save time and stay current on the most important topics. Also, hiding feeds you don’t need can help declutter your Widgets board and make navigating easier.

Enable or disable feeds on the Widgets board

As mentioned above, a feature being tested in Windows allows you to show or hide feeds on your Widgets board.

Here’s how to do it.

First, read our previous post to learn how to enable hidden features in Windows 11 Insider builds using the ViVeTool utility.

After learning to use ViVeTool, run the commands below to enable the showing or hiding of feeds on your Widgets board.

"C:UsersRichardDownloadsViVeTool-v0.3.3ViVeTool.exe" /enable /id:42880174,44281626,45393399

Once enabled, launch the Widget boards, then click the Settings button.

Windows Widgets board settings

Select the “Show or hide feeds” tile on the Settings pane to expand it.

Windows Widgets board show or hide feeds

Then, toggle the button next to the feed you wish to show or hide on your board.

Show or hide feeds on widgets board button

That should do it!

Conclusion:

  • The new Widgets board in Windows 11 provides quick access to news, weather, and more.
  • Using the Widgets board, you can add or remove specific features, sign in or out, and customize the information displayed.
  • Microsoft is testing additional features for the Widgets board, including showing or hiding specific feeds.
  • Enabling or disabling feeds on the Widgets board allows for a customized and clutter-free user experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I hide feeds on Windows 11 Widgets board?

To hide feeds on your Windows 11 Widgets board, first enable the feature using ViVeTool with the specified commands, then open the Widgets board and click Settings. Select "Show or hide feeds" and toggle off the feeds you don't want to see on your board.

What is the Windows 11 Widgets board?

The Widgets board is a new Windows 11 feature accessible via the Widgets icon in the taskbar or by pressing Windows key + W. It provides quick access to news, weather, sports, and other information in a slide-out panel on the left side of your screen that can be customized to your preferences.

Do I need ViVeTool to customize Widgets feeds?

Yes, currently the show or hide feeds feature is only available in Windows 11 Insider Preview builds and requires ViVeTool to enable it. This feature has not yet been released to all users, so ViVeTool is necessary to access this customization option.

What are the benefits of hiding Widgets feeds?

Hiding unwanted feeds helps declutter your Widgets board, makes navigation easier, and allows you to focus on the information most relevant to you. This saves time by eliminating irrelevant content and helps you stay current on only the topics that matter to you.

Can I remove Phone Link from Windows 11 Widgets?

Yes, the Windows 11 Widgets board allows you to add or remove Phone Link along with other features. You can customize which features and feeds appear on your Widgets board through the Settings option to create a personalized experience.

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