Bloatware
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def
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unwanted applications pre-installed by a device manufacturer alongside the operating system and expected apps, that the user didn't choose and often doesn't need
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impact
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uses valuable storage space, may add to overall resource usage (slowing the system), and could open the system to exploits
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removal
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try the built-in uninstaller first (some apps even have their own dedicated uninstaller); third-party uninstallers/cleaners are a last resort — always back up first
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