What is bloatware and how to avoid it | NordVPN

Buying a new device brings so much joy, but it may soon turn sour because of bloatware — intrusive, annoying and sometimes even dangerous. In this #howto video, we will explain what bloatware is and #howto deal with it. **** Stay safe and private online with NordVPN, the #1 VPN service: https://content.nordvpn.com/31eW2Jn **** 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZhRxyloC-qzURiOa3vbFQ?sub_confirmation=1 **** Bloatware (also known as potentially unwanted programs) is bogus software preinstalled by retailers or manufacturers. They usually get incentives from developers for pushing their products and therefore, can sell the devices cheaper. The downside of these deals is that you get a gadget cluttered with unwanted apps that slow it down. You can also get bloatware by visiting shady websites and downloading from them. While most of it slows down your machine or floods you with annoying ads and pop-ups, some bloatware can track you and collect your data. *** Stay safe with NordVPN: https://content.nordvpn.com/31eW2Jn *** So how can you remove bloatware? In most cases, it is not that easy, but there are ways to do that. You can either use third-party apps or use internal tools that come with your operating system. Bloatware is not indestructible, and you can get rid of it with some effort. As some bloatware can come from malicious websites, check NordVPN CyberSec feature which protects you from such sites and annoying ads: https://content.nordvpn.com/31eW2Jn