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.

Codex, introducing "context compaction" for long tasks and raising API prices by 40% to target enterprise engineering.

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is actually needed).

Windows 11 will ask for your consent before AI agents access personal files in known folders. Microsoft confirms per-agent ...

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According to experts, Windows apps such as Sound Recorder, Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Clipchamp, and Media Player don't serve much purpose and eat up resources.

To uninstall unwanted apps from Windows 11, you can use a mixture of on-board resources and free tools. We show you how.

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...

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In an ideal world, you'd lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you're done. However, life doesn't ...

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