Hide recent folders/files from Quick Access in Windows 11

1. Open the folder or open This PC and click See more or …

2. Click on Options from the displayed menu

 

3. In the Folder Options window, uncheck the boxes for ‘Show recently used files’ and ‘Show frequently used folders’.

 

4. Click ‘OK’

 

Credit: https://www.nongit.com/blog/block-quick-access-from-displaying-folders-and-files-windows11.html