Hate AI in Windows 11? You're not alone judging by the popularity of AI debloating tools, and this one just got a major ...

Windows gets a lot of flak from users for having more bloat than macOS or Linux, and rightfully so. The term "bloatware" is synonymous with a fresh Windows install, to the point that there are custom ...

It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de facto market leader does not mean users won't push back, and a handy ...

There are lots of things that have gone viral, for all sorts of different reasons. The latest viral craze struck after a developer released a tool to strip Windows of its AI capabilities, and X is ...

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 ...

Microsoft Edge is built deeply into Windows 11, and Microsoft does not officially allow users to uninstall it entirely because it’s part of the operating system. However, there are several effective ...

Following its launch earlier this month, the Google app for Windows is now prompting users to uninstall and reinstall the app to get continued updates. The Google app for Windows is currently in Labs ...

Have you ever wondered how much control you really have over your Windows 11 system? Beneath its polished interface lies a maze of pre-installed apps, intrusive tracking features, and bloated settings ...

Xbox controllers are still some of the most-used gamepads for PC gaming, and for good reason. They're affordable and the quality is pretty great for the price. So this one will likely apply to more ...

Microsoft is currently working on the next major update for Windows 11, which will be released under the name 25H2. This update includes a way to remove unwanted Microsoft apps from Windows 11. With ...

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 ...

Why it matters: Some Windows users often complain about preinstalled apps that are difficult to remove, resulting in cluttered interfaces, annoying notifications, and sometimes slower performance.