It’s a lost cause. Updates will turn things back on, things will break because of unnecessary dependencies, etc.

Not necessarily, if using 3rd party tools to stop telemetry or to check settings. Though I do agree that Microsoft likes to re-enable whatever settings as they please after updates.

> I know the ShutUp10 tools, does it work for W11 too?

Yes. I've been using it for years now - first on 10, now on 11 (couple of years). Just make sure to check for new versions from time to time, as they keep adding new features and things to block.

>What's the best tool for Windows 11 for disabling the telemetry?

That's easy: a USB stick with a partition tool and a Linux installer. Wipe out your W11 partition and install something that isn't blatant spyware.

That's like saying the best way to get rid of mosquitos in your back yard is with the Tsar Bomba.

The telemetry is in integral part of Windows 11 and should not be disabled. Microsoft doesn't provide a way for users to disable it, therefore it's not a supported configuration and shouldn't be used.

If you don't like the telemetry that your OS vendor provides, and you don't trust your OS vendor, then why are you using their OS?

I am not using their OS. I use linux, Fedora up until recently.

But every time someone asks a question about how to improve windows, like a fly to shit some yokel pops their head up from the GMO corn trough long enough to yell out "USE LINUX!" like they're some Alabamian talking about their favorite college football team as if that actually helps someone with their problem and it irks me.

Windows Restricted Traffic Limited Functionality Baseline

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-con...

The only reliable way is to simply not use it.

Unfortunately this is impractical for many.

Using one of the tools to change your edition to an Enterprise one, then disabling telemetry through Group Policy.

Can Pihole help with this?