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

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 ...

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 ...

Pixel phones are still often thought of as being "stock Android"—devices that are free from bloat and offer Android in its ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If your new PC came with a bunch of garbage preinstalled, you can get rid of it easily. If your new PC came with ...

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 ...

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 ...