Desktops and hard drives can quickly become cluttered, leading to a noticeable slowdown in your Windows PC's performance. Lucky for you, we’re here to guide you through the process of decluttering your system. By implementing the following techniques, you can restore your computer's speed and efficiency, transforming it into a like-new, high-performing machine in no time.
How to eliminate clutter on your PC for good
Get rid of annoying Android bloatware
It's no secret that mobile carriers often install bloatware onto Android devices. These apps, while sometimes useful, are often unwanted by most users. Thankfully, there are a few ways to deal with them. Listed below are some methods for managing Android bloatware.
Tips for removing bloatware from your Windows 11 PC
New Windows 11 laptops and desktops may sometimes come with bloatware. While you can uninstall some of them, others require more effort to get rid of. In this article, we’ll show you several ways you can remove bloatware to optimize your computer’s performance.
Windows 11: First things to set up and customize
Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system offers a number of improvements over Windows 10, including a new Start menu and a more functional Taskbar. If you have just purchased a laptop running on Windows 11, or are planning to upgrade your current device, then you will need to know how to set it up.
Easy steps to remove bloatware from your Windows 10 computer
Laptop buyers are always seeking the most efficient and most user-friendly devices. So it came as a bit of a shock when the highly acclaimed Windows 10 operating system was found to be riddled with bloatware — unwanted pre-installed software that takes up space and computer memory.
5 Types of PC clutter and how to get rid of them
Not only does clutter on your desktop and hard drive slow down your computer, but it also makes it difficult to find the files you need. Here are five types of PC clutter impeding your computer’s performance and your productivity, and some nifty tips to get rid of them.
Setting up Windows 10 on your laptop
Now that you bought a new laptop, you may think that all you have to do is go through Windows 10’s setup. But that's not true. Your computer is not technically ready for action until you do some customization. Let’s get the ball rolling with the following tips.
5 Ways to optimize your new laptop
So you’ve just unboxed your brand new laptop — what do you do next? Before you start using it to surf the internet or finish your tasks for the day, take these steps to optimize its performance and ensure it meets your needs.
1. Update your laptop’s operating system
One of the first things you should do before using your laptop is to update its operating system (OS). Assuming you did not purchase the laptop when it was first released, it will still be running an older OS. Because important patches and fixes are released with each new update, you must install the latest ones to ensure your laptop doesn’t have vulnerabilities that malicious third parties can exploit.
Get rid of these 5 types of PC clutter
Is your Windows 10 PC running slowly? It could be because of all the digital clutter your PC has to deal with. Clutter can impede your computer’s performance and eat away at its memory. To have your computer performing at top speed again, you need to get rid of clutter.
FAQs about bloatware and how to remove them
Ever powered up a brand new laptop straight out of the box and realized that there are already a ton of apps installed that you know you’ll never use? That’s bloatware, and it’s a regular occurrence when purchasing new computers.
Superfish
In mid-2014, Lenovo users noticed that something was awry with their web browsers: banner ads were breaking webpage layouts and pop-ups were making surfing unpleasant.
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