Pixel phones have a lot less bloatware than most other Android brands. But they still come packed with a whole raft of Google ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are you tired of notifications and random alerts from bloatware apps on your Android phone? Several entry-level and mid-range Android phones can come with third-party apps that are not necessary for ...

We originally published this article about a year ago, but in light of Lenovo’s Superfish fiasco, cleaning crapware off your PC is now more relevant than ever. For Superfish-specific instructions, see ...

When your phone is running out of storage, you likely check your apps folder to clear out the games and other assorted apps you never use anymore. But that's when you discover a bunch of weird apps ...

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 ...

A Windows PC comes with a surprising number of apps. Some of these are absolutely essential, like Photos, File Explorer, Media Player, and so on. But among them, you’ll also find a mix of apps from ...

There are only a few derogatory words that are generally bandied around in relation to the Android ecosystem, and bloatware is one of them. “I hate bloatware,” or “why on earth did they include all ...

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 ...

It seems even Microsoft is getting sick of bloatware. The software giant has built a tool designed to "refresh" systems with a new copy of Windows 10, which takes aim at preinstalled junk apps, the ...

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 ...