Microsoft is finally letting some users remove Copilot from Windows, but the fine print makes it clear this is not the clean break many people were hoping for. After pushing Copilot deep into Windows ...

Microsoft is testing a new policy that allows IT administrators to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant on managed devices. The new RemoveMicrosoftCopilotApp policy began rolling out ...

When you get a new phone, it is a good idea to debloat it. This means removing pre-installed stock or sponsored apps you don't want or don't plan to use. Preloaded social media apps are a great ...

Google had removed the ability to uninstall updates for system apps via the Play Store. Users had to visit app settings in the settings menu to uninstall system app updates. The change appears to have ...

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If you use more than one Android device with the same Google account, you know how messy things can get. Tracking which apps are installed on which phone or tablet can quickly become confusing. The ...

There is perhaps nothing that has plagued the electronics consumer quite as much as bloatware. It’s omnipresent in most modern operating systems and products, whether it’s extra stuff on Android ...

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Apple has updated Xcode, it’s free developer tool for Apple’s various operating systems, to version 26.11. It includes Swift 6.2.1 and SDKs for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, and ...

Google Play Store v48.8 update introduces a new, easier way to uninstall apps remotely. Users can now find an “Uninstall” button directly on individual app listings to remove the app from secondary ...

This is important because: If you own multiple Android devices, the update means you no longer need to dig through each device individually just to remove an unwanted app. The Play Store is in the ...