Berlin (dpa) — Microsoft collects data on usage and performance in Windows 11, displays advertisements for its own services on the lock screen or mixes internet hits into local searches. Fortunately, users who find these kinds of things annoying can do something about it in the settings. Privacy and security: The relevant menu can be found at Start > Settings > General. There you should disable the options “Allow apps to display personalized ads using my ad ID” and “Show suggested content in the Settings app.” You should also disable the option “Send optional diagnostic data” under “Diagnostic…