A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.

It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de ...

When you first set up a new Windows 11 PC, you may notice that it comes pre-installed with a variety of apps and programs, many of which you may never even use. These unwanted apps — commonly referred ...

So, you have just got the latest Windows laptop. It is shiny and new, and you cannot wait to start using it. But there is one thing standing in your way: the bloatware. Windows 11 comes with a lot of ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 includes numerous pre-installed apps that many users consider bloatware, requiring time-consuming removal, often via PowerShell or third-party tools like Talon. The upcoming Windows ...

There is perhaps nothing that has plagued the electronics consumer quite as much as bloatware. It’s omnipresent in most modern operating systems and products, whether it’s extra stuff on Android ...

You have to uninstall all Linux distros and apps before you can uninstall the Windows Subsystemfor Linux. Remove all installed Linux distros first by uninstalling ...

To permanently remove Windows Security, use Local Group Policy Editor, Windows Registry tweaks, or the Windows Defender Remover tool. Be cautious— removal can leave your PC vulnerable. Always back up ...

In 2016, Microsoft made a decision everyone had been dreading – serving ads directly to your Windows 10 operating system. At first, it was only a lockscreen advertisement for "Rise of the Tomb Raider" ...

For users of Windows 11 who are not fond of the integrated Bing search feature, there are several methods to disable or completely remove it from the operating system. Here’s a detailed guide on how ...

Microsoft recently announced the latest version of Windows 11 (23H2), and it brings many new features, such as a new UI for File Explorer and an all-new Backup app for Windows 11. But one feature that ...