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The latest test versions of Windows 11 let you uninstall even more built-in apps. The latest test versions of Windows 11 let you uninstall even more built-in apps. is a senior editor and author 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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft is gearing up to roll out an update for Windows 11 that will significantly enhance user control over built-in apps. In the upcoming version, you will be able to uninstall a wider range of ...

Windows 11 offers a wide variety of features, and many of them—like the Windows Subsystem for Linux and language packs—aren't installed by default. You can also ...

In Windows 11, you can deactivate, turn off, or permanently disable Windows Copilot by using Settings, Group Policy, or Registry Editor. Let’s examine each method in detail. When you turn off the ...

Microsoft is testing the ability to allow users to uninstall various preinstalled applications from its operating systems to make way for third-party apps and modern updates of older programs. The ...

Windows 11 has a few controversial "features" that seemed designed to annoy users instead of make their computing experience more enjoyable. Aside from there still being no way to make the taskbar ...

Windows 11 includes many apps, but some are better than others. Some apps receive top billing and will boost your everyday productivity. Other apps can be dumped, but delete tools with care. Every ...