Bloatware, crapware, shovelware: No matter what you call it, the junk that PC makers dump onto new PCs is nothing short of a mess. The situation was thrust into the spotlight last week when it was ...

As PC manufacturers attempt to make their computers more affordable for customers, they usually turn to pre-loaded programs, where the developers will pay a fee to have their software included on the ...

When you buy a new Windows PC, you expect it to be clean and lean, starting up fast and speeding through your work as quickly as you need it to. Ah, if that were only the case. The truth is, most ...

Another reason to remove bloatware is the peace and quiet it brings. Most pre-installed apps on Windows exist because of partnerships between the app developers and Microsoft or PC manufacturers.

Lenovo may have publicly buried bloatware, but it’s anything but dead. After the company’s Superfish scandal, we shopped Best Buy and found it alive and well on major vendors’ PC offerings. A little ...

Wondering why your computer is agonizingly slow? Bloatware might be to blame — and that means it's time to declutter your computer. So what, exactly, is bloatware? Software is considered bloatware ...

Setting up a new operating system on your PC can give you a fresh, clean start. But each new installation also comes with some unwanted garbage, from bundled software you don't need, to pesky features ...

We're on the heels of 2026, and I can confidently say that you don't really need a third-party antivirus program on your PC.

The Android mobile operating system doesn't have many limitations or restrictions, but there are a few drawbacks. You can customize your device as much as you want ...

I’ve used a lot of Android phones over the years, and while the platform has become smoother, faster and more pleasant with age, one thing hasn’t changed: You still have to deal with bloatware. You ...

Five tools for dealing with bloatware on your Android device Your email has been sent If mobile device bloatware is getting in your way, hide it or delete it with one of these five handy tools. Most ...

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