How to fully remove Cortana for current/all users

For those who want Cortana completely gone for all current and future users, PowerShell provides a more permanent solution. This method removes the Cortana app package at the system level and prevents it from being provisioned to new accounts. It’s more aggressive than simply uninstalling, so create a restore point or backup first in case you want to bring Cortana back later.

Caution: this removes the Cortana app package. Some deep OS integrations (search/indexing) may be affected. Create a restore point or full backup first.

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How to use the command console on macOS

The command console, known as the Terminal on macOS, is a simple yet powerful tool that lets you interact with your computer using text commands instead of clicking menus and buttons. While it might look intimidating at first, Terminal can actually make some tasks faster, more precise, and more flexible once you get the hang of it.

As a beginner, you don’t need to know everything right away. Think of the Terminal like a translator: you type in instructions (commands), and macOS follows them exactly. This guide will walk you through the basics step by step, using clear explanations and real examples.

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How to format a drive on macOS

  • Open Disk Utility:
    • Go to Applications > Utilities and open Disk Utility
  • Select the Drive to Format:
    • In Disk Utility, locate the drive you want to format in the left sidebar. Make sure you select the correct drive (not just a partition)
  • Erase the Drive:
    • Click the Erase button at the top of the window
    • Choose the following options:
      • Name: Give your drive a name
      • Format: Choose a file system format. For macOS, use APFS for newer versions of macOS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled) for older ones
      • Scheme: Select GUID Partition Map if you’re formatting a drive to be used on macOS.
  • Start the Format:
    • Click Erase and confirm. The formatting process will begin.
  • Finish:
    • Once the process is complete, your drive is now formatted and ready for use.
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How to format a drive on Windows

Open Disk Management:

    • Right-click the Start button and select Disk Management or press Windows + X and choose Disk Management.

Select the Drive to Format:

    • In the Disk Management window, locate the drive you want to format (it will be listed as a volume, like “Disk 1”, “Disk 2”, etc.)
    • Right-click on the drive and select Format.

Choose Formatting Options:

    • You’ll be prompted to select the following options:
      • Volume Label: Name the drive (optional)
      • File System: Choose the file system (typically NTFS for Windows drives)
      • Allocation Unit Size: You can usually leave this at the default setting
      • Quick Format: Check this option to format the drive more quickly (recommended for most cases).

Start the Format:

    • After adjusting your options, click OK and confirm that you want to format the drive. The process will begin, and the drive will be wiped clean and formatted with the selected file system.

Finish:

    • Once the formatting process is complete, the drive will be ready for use.
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