This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

It's just as powerful and simple, but (if you want) it can be self-hosted for maximum privacy.

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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.

A fresh Windows install looks clean, but it doesn’t feel right until this app shows up.

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The legendary shooter is back, officially sanctioned by Epic Games, and updated to run on modern machines with no drama.

We've tested and reviewed the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and have long stood behind it as our favorite gaming headset pick. This headset steps away from SteelSeries’ previous designs, opting ...