Topic: pre-installed apps
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Experts: Uninstall These 12 Windows Apps Now
Bloatware on new Windows computers slows system performance by consuming resources and raises privacy concerns through data collection. Many pre-installed applications, like promotional games and redundant tools, are safe to remove to reclaim storage and streamline the system. Specific apps such ...
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India Mandates Government Security App on All Smartphones
The Indian government mandates pre-installation of the "Sanchar Saathi" security app on all smartphones to combat theft and fraud, but critics warn it could enable state surveillance. Apple refuses to comply, citing global policy and security concerns, arguing the mandate risks user privacy and c...
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Russia Threatens Internet Blackouts for WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube
Russia is preparing to impose widespread internet blackouts on foreign platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, as part of efforts to restrict non-state-controlled digital services following the invasion of Ukraine. Domestic platforms such as the Mir payment network and the state-supported messenger...
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