TidyOS: A Cleaner Windows 11 Experience

Overview

Tidy OS

• Tidy OS is an application for Windows 11 designed to enhance user experience by debloating and optimizing system settings.
• Created by the developer 'Built by Bell', known for applications like Fly by 11 and others available on his GitHub page.

Features

Download and Installation

• Available for download on the developer's GitHub page under 'Releases'.
• Download the ZIP file, extract it, and run the tidy OS.exe.
• Might encounter a "Windows protected your PC" warning due to being an unsigned application. Select "Run anyway".

Functionality

Customization

• Allows changing various system settings, including disabling ads, disabling Game DVR, power throttling, and visual effects.
• Provides options to toggle features with insights on what changes they will make (e.g., turning off telemetry data collection).

Debloating

• Lists pre-installed applications that can be selected and removed.
• Not all apps, like LinkedIn, are installed; some are shortcuts needing manual removal.
• Offers a search function to find specific apps for uninstallation.

Scripting

• Installs useful applications with one-click using tools like windget and integrates with third-party tools like Chris Titus' Winutil.
• Includes functionalities to uninstall unwanted features like OneDrive and Windows AI features.

Additional Recommendations

• Use Wintoys for optimization, which focuses on performance, health, and tweaks.
• Suggestions for safe uninstallation of Microsoft Edge via the Digital Markets Act setting avoid issues.

Conclusion

• Tidy OS is a valuable, though imperfect, tool for optimizing Windows 11, and best used alongside other solutions like Wintoys or Chris Titus' Winutil.
• Users encouraged to explore the GitHub repository for updated features and applications.