Windows 11 can feel a little crowded out of the box, but you don’t need scripts or risky tools to clean it up. We tested three simple debloat steps that work.

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.

If you want to de-enshittify Windows 11 but find starting over from scratch to be daunting, then this is for you.

Microsoft Edge is built deeply into Windows 11, and Microsoft does not officially allow users to uninstall it entirely because it’s part of the operating system. However, there are several effective ...

While it's been quite a while since Microsoft released Edge, it still isn't exactly well-liked. Strangely, one of the biggest reasons people dislike it is the extent to which Microsoft pushes users ...

TL;DR: 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 ...

Every Windows upgrade offers new improvements in performance and functionality, and the jump to Windows 11 is no exception. Compared to its predecessor, Windows 11 can load websites and copy files ...

Microsoft Edge is the modern successor to Internet Explorer, but it's also a key vector for enshittification in Windows 11.

Why it matters: Some Windows users often complain about preinstalled apps that are difficult to remove, resulting in cluttered interfaces, annoying notifications, and sometimes slower performance.