Fed up of software collecting dust on your PC ? Windows 11 finally gives you the keys to tidying up and keeping only what you really need.

Who hasn't been frustrated by the pre-installed applications on a new computer? Whether they're games (solitaire) or trial versions of software, these applications, which we don't usually use, clutter up our hard drive and slow down our PC.

Fortunately, Microsoft has finally listened to our complaints! With the latest Windows 11 update, you can now remove a large number of pre-installed applications with just a few clicks.

What's new in Windows 11 ?

Initially, users had the option of uninstalling Cortana and Camera. According to the Windows blog, the list of built-in applications that can be removed has now been extended to include :

• News
  Tips
  Remote Desktop
  Calculator
  Calendar
  Camera
  Maps
  Contacts
  Mail
  Cortana
  Recorder
  Family
  Movies & TV
  Comment Hub
  Clock
  Xbox
  Weather
  Media Player
  Microsoft 365
  Microsoft Clipchamp
  Microsoft To Do
  Notepad
  Paint
  Photos
  Snipping Tool
  Terminal
  Quick Assist

To uninstall the default applications on your computer, here are a few steps :

- Open Windows Terminal
- Type ‘winget list’ and press Enter. A list of all your apps will appear.
- Choose the app you want to delete and make a note of its name.
- Type ‘winget uninstall’ followed by the name of the application (example: ‘winget uninstall Microsoft Edge’) and press Enter.

And that's it! You can repeat the operation for all the apps that are bothering you.

Source : phonandroid

Vanessa Ntoh