Microsoft Weather and News Widget on the taskbar offers users a quick way to access the latest news around the world. This feature does provide a very good way to get a brief look at what’s going on across the world, it can be stressful for a few people as each time you move your mouse cursor over this widget, it pops up with a box full of information stories, sports activities scores, and different data from Microsoft News. The feature is by default enabled but you can disable it.

  1. ENABLE WEATHER WIDGET

To enable the Widgets weather icon in the Taskbar, use these steps:

  • Type to search Setting in the Start Menu and Open it.
  • Click on Personalization.
  • Select the Taskbar page.
Personalization Settings
  • In the Taskbar items section, TURN ON the Widgets toggle switch.
taskbar widgets on

2. DISABLE WEATHER WIDGET

To disable the Widgets weather icon in the Taskbar, use these steps:

  • Type to search Setting in the Start Menu and Open it.
  • Click on Personalization.
  • Select the Taskbar page on the right side.
Personalization Settings
  • In the Taskbar items section, TURN OFF the Widgets toggle switch.
taskbar widgets off