Windows 11 has a sneaky menu that connects you with Settings, Task Manager, Event Viewer, and more in one place.

Microsoft publishes its own list of removable Windows 11 apps. Here is what is on it, what to keep, the built-in ways to ...

Windows has always installed with a large selection of pre-set apps and features, and Windows 11 is no exception. The rolling release model also comes with additional telemetry, various Microsoft apps ...

I used Claude Code to debloat Windows 11, remove unwanted apps, disable ads and background processes, and improve performance. Here's how it went.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microsoft is making removing built-in Windows apps you don't need easier. Experts say ditching extra software can make your PC run ...

It's no secret that Windows has seen better days. Since Windows 11 arrived in October 2021, the operating system has garnered a reputation for bloat, with Microsoft publicly admitting in February 2026 ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Installing a fresh version of Windows means installing a bunch of Microsoft apps and services that are typically quite useless or, at the very least, ...

Microsoft's new Windows 11-powered PC gaming handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, demonstrate the company can remove bloatware and unnecessary features to optimize performance. By disabling ...

PCWorld highlights Winhance, a free open-source tool that simplifies removing Windows 11 bloatware, ads, and unwanted pre-installed applications through an easy-to-use interface. The application ...

A common complaint with new prebuilt desktops or laptops is the amount of bloatware that ships with Windows 11. While third-party software is often straightforward to uninstall, Microsoft's apps are ...

Installing Windows 11 can be a hell of a chore if you're also installing the extra apps that are eating your PC's memory. This annoying procedure is enough for you to revert to Windows 10 yet there's ...