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[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 year ago (7 children)

All PCs bought in retail should be wiped and reimaged with a fresh install. At the very best, you install the firmware updates manually or via the manufacturer app but even then I will take a second look before approving.

[–] [email protected] 39 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But that only removes OEM bloatware and you still have to deal with Windows bloatware.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Bloatynosy removes onedrive, people, microsoft mixed realityportal and such. With just 1 click. I literally just used it now on a fresh windows installation

It also disables telemitry, and a few other things (default "fix" button)

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

That's...fantastic.

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