Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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- ☝️ Your new computer came loaded with software you never asked for. Before you reach for a debloating tool, here's my controversial take on what you should and shouldn't do about bloatware.

☝️ Removing bloatware
Your new PC is loaded with software you didn’t ask for. My controversial take: just leave it alone. Most bloatware doesn’t run unless you open it. Uninstall something if it causes you a problem. Otherwise, it’s not worth your time.

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Chapters
0:00 Removing bloatware
0:54 It's rarely worth the effort
1:38 What is worth the effort
2:19 Cosmetic debloating
2:44 Debloating tools
7:13 Bloatware should not exist

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