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Bloatware Unlimited

...only work with Windows. I am absolutely stunned at the amount of Bloatware that is preloaded on this thing! I was getting more or less... Read more

12 June, 2011

Linux: No bloatware, popups, and annoyances

Just today I had to help somebody that had an annoying popup from the "HP Software Update", which would pop up about... Read more

14 July, 2010
Ten ways to speed up a slow PC

Ten ways to speed up a slow PC

...is now incredibly trim, but is still fighting its old reputation for bloatware.Performance impact is a tricky metric to cover; however, for best overall... Read more

21 April, 2012 by Craig Simms
Dell Precision M6600

Dell Precision M6600

The Precision M6600 is a hefty investment and it won't win points for elegance. However, this is a solid and highly configurable mobile workstation that should perform well with a wide range of demanding workloads. Read more

15 February, 2012 by Charles McLellan
Samsung Chromebook Series 5

Samsung Chromebook Series 5

...web. Since everything is web-based there's a refreshing lack of bloatware. Clicking the Home button in the browser brings you right to your... Read more

14 June, 2011 by Joshua Goldman
Lenovo IdeaPad U260

Lenovo IdeaPad U260

Lenovo's IdeaPad U260 is a sleekly designed, beautifully constructed 12.5in. ultraportable. It's just a shame its world-class looks are undermined by a less-than-stellar battery. Read more

19 January, 2011 by Scott Stein

No, John, it's web designers who are ruining the web!

No matter how fast your internet connection -- and I have a fast one, by UK standards -- too many web sites are still... Read more

20 February, 2012

Can I be the first to say the 'social network' is dead?

...punter's perspective it feels like the Microsoft vs Lotus vs Wordperfect bloatware wars all over again - while the gorillas are scaling out and stockpiling... Read more

27 October, 2011
VIPRE Enterprise 4.0.4551

VIPRE Enterprise 4.0.4551

...suites that have bolted on module after module and now are peddling bloatware as a security solution. VIPRE Enterprise is designed to optimize overall performance... Read more

28 July, 2011
Ten ultimate geek sins

Ten ultimate geek sins

...systems, and it started out as one of the worst pieces of bloatware ever built. Plus, it hasn't gotten better.Photo credit: CNET News... Read more

27 December, 2010 by Jason Hiner
Ten features that Ubuntu 11.04 should offer

Ten features that Ubuntu 11.04 should offer

Some important features could still be included in Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal in time for its release next year, says Jack Wallen Read more

26 November, 2010 by Jack Wallen

Is your PC slowing down?

Take anybody that uses a computer, and one of the most common topics of discussion is the fact that the PC keeps slowing... Read more

20 July, 2010
GreatMindQuotes 1.00001

GreatMindQuotes 1.00001

...Great Mind Quotes is an easy to use quotes app with no bloatware and no unnecessary features.With Great Minds Quotes you get:-1200+ quotes... Read more

19 April, 2012
CameraSharp Free 1.2.1

CameraSharp Free 1.2.1

...replacement app that offers all the features... but with out the extra bloatware" -Glyn Evans, iPhoneography.com--------------------------------------------------------Core Features: Six modes: normal, anti-shake, sound... Read more

12 April, 2012
Cook's Convertor 1.4.0

Cook's Convertor 1.4.0

...just what it says, does it simply, and does it well. No bloatware.1) Converts common volume, weight, temperature and length measures2) Shows three separate... Read more

22 January, 2012

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Jack Schofield

@Burn-IT ...which doesn't mean it isn't true ;-) I'll be interested if you can find any properly-researched, independent data from any of the...

42 minutes ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Burn-IT

As said, sponsored by Microsoft........

1 hour ago by Burn-IT on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
mrbigdong

@620W, I mine 1 BTC/daily for cost of 1.7eur, they naysayers regurgitate the rubbish they read as usual

1 hour ago by mrbigdong on A minor Bitcoin miner injury?
Mike Denton

If the link to the next section existed that would be awesome.... Guess I have to ask uncle google where it is

6 hours ago by Mike Denton via Facebook on Security on the farm: Accounts and permissions
minzhu

Don't blame CEO, they want RIM win. RIM has strange culture and self distruct political environment. In RIM if a new hired person figure out...

7 hours ago by minzhu on RIM CEO: Time to squash BlackBerry myths
Thomas Gellhaus

I've been very pleased with Mageia 2. My review went up on Sunday. My only issue is that my particular wireless printer hasn't been detected on...

10 hours ago by Thomas Gellhaus via Facebook on Scorecard - Linux Mint 13 and Mageia 2
knapper

That we have :-) Retailers don't buy stuff to lie around in warehouses, particularly with fast moving technology products. If they didn't think...

16 hours ago by knapper on Windows Phone, Android take bite out of BlackBerry
JohneKerr

I think that we have been here before, shipments are not equal to sales. Correct?

17 hours ago by JohneKerr on Windows Phone, Android take bite out of BlackBerry
Iain Sutherland

I received the notification of Mageia 2 being released on Saturday, was already running Mageia 1. After running the installation X came back up...

18 hours ago by Iain Sutherland via Facebook on Scorecard - Linux Mint 13 and Mageia 2
SoapyTablet

If ZTE have been selling below cost with the ZTE Blade / Orange San Francisco then given the current high street price of the Nokia Lumia 710, you...

22 hours ago by SoapyTablet on Huawei, ZTE face EU 'illegal state subsidies' probe
Burn-IT

Yes it is basically down to "nobody in control understands IT, is willing to admit it, or allow decisions to be delegated". Lets get someone in who...

22 hours ago by Burn-IT on 6 million wasted licences and £1,200 PCs: welcome to government IT
pjc158

So let me get this straight just because a consultant has oberved that mobile companies who get in trouble never recover, well we all might as well...

23 hours ago by pjc158 on RIM to lay off 2,000 on 1 June, says report
Jake Rayson

@191706> *their* own Mac Thank you for picking up the errant spelling :) @apexwm > Mac OS X for Intel machines is supposed to run in VirtualBox...

1 day ago by Jake Rayson on xTreme Triple Booting: Linux, Mac & Windows
archerthom

I'm imagining Batman-style sonar imaging that will detect the cat and Lego bricks in the dark - I'm going to be disappointed aren't I?

1 day ago by archerthom on Indoor navigation coming to a mobile near you soon
unlockworldwide

May I quote Horace Dediu, who runs the consultancy Asmyco who has repeatedly observed that mobile phone companies that fall into loss – even once...

1 day ago by unlockworldwide on RIM to lay off 2,000 on 1 June, says report
NarayanaIyyappan

It is useful for their lifes,and also this matters are important for networking students.

1 day ago by NarayanaIyyappan on IPv6 security: Plan now and quiz vendors
DarkDown

yeah! all we want free software

1 day ago by DarkDown on Stallman: Free software battling for hearts and minds
Jack Strain

Just gimme a map to the fridge. :D

2 days ago by Jack Strain via Facebook on Indoor navigation coming to a mobile near you soon
Sungwoo

do You know that? it can install 4G Ram. So i buy 4g and install It work! I can run call of duty 4,6,7 [Modern war... 1,2,3] Call of duty 1 was...

2 days ago by Sungwoo on Loose Ends - Upgrading the Aspire One 522
itsajob

2. Bad idea. Making up patch cables loses you your commission from the cable supplier. 3. If you tidy up, other people can understand where the...

3 days ago by itsajob on Ten IT jobs to save up for those rare lulls