PC makers lard up their machines with all sorts of trial programs you would never want.
Now Microsoft is offering to get rid of it, for a fee. But it seems crazy to pay someone to remove software you never wanted in the first place.
Ever wonder why Apple is gaining market share at the expense of Windows-based PCs?
One big clue comes when you boot a brand new PC for the first time. Not only do you see the familiar Windows logo, but there are also icons leading to applications and services that you may or may not want. Typically, those applications are for trial, or are stripped-down versions of the software, that some company hopes you will eventually buy.
Those apps are annoying, unless they include something you really may want. But more significantly, they can slow down your PC, particularly when it start ups. They also waste hard drive space and sometimes interfere with programs you really do want.
