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Open the Control Panel window and navigate to BitLocker Drive Encryption. Click Turn off BitLocker next to the encrypted drive. Windows will start decrypting the drive.

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Want to turn off AI in Windows? Here’s how to disable Copilot features Microsoft has integrated AI across Windows 11, but you can deactivate or uninstall these features in just a few clicks.

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Should I turn my AC off when I'm not home? If you're hoping to save money on your bill you can bump up the thermostat a couple degrees when you're not home, but you shouldn't turn it off completely.