bloatware
Unwanted bundled programs
Bloatware is software that comes pre-installed on devices—typically computers or smartphones—that most users don't want or need.
Manufacturers include it because software companies pay for placement.
The term captures how this unwanted software bloats storage space and slows performance: My new laptop came loaded with bloatware I had to spend an hour removing.
Gathered and tied together
- OEMOriginal parts producer
- trialwareTime-limited software version
- shovelwareLow-effort bulk software
- built-inIncluded as standard
out-of-the-box · firmware · embedded · mandatory · promotional
Not essential or required
- superfluousExceeding what suffices
- redundantExceeding what's needed
- extraneousNot pertinent or essential
- gratuitousGiven without necessity
nonessential · dispensable · unwanted · useless · pointless · unneeded · excessive · surplus
Delete installed software
Hidden surveillance program
- adwarePromotional software nuisance
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- privacyFreedom from observation
telemetry · notifications · pop-ups · ads · surveillance · permissions · opt-out · unwanted
Slow and inactive
- slowLacking in speed
- inefficientPoor at using resources
- laggyExperiencing input delay
- unoptimizedNot made most effective
overhead · cumbersome · clunky · ponderous
bundled
Gathered and tied together
- OEMOriginal parts producer
- trialwareTime-limited software version
- shovelwareLow-effort bulk software
built-in · out-of-the-box · firmware · embedded · mandatory · promotional
unnecessary
Not essential or required
- superfluousExceeding what suffices
- redundantExceeding what's needed
- extraneousNot pertinent or essential
gratuitous · nonessential · dispensable · unwanted · useless · pointless · unneeded · excessive · surplus · waste
uninstall
Delete installed software
spyware
Hidden surveillance program
- adwarePromotional software nuisance
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
privacy · telemetry · notifications · pop-ups · ads · surveillance · permissions · opt-out · unwanted · annoying
sluggish
Slow and inactive
- slowLacking in speed
- inefficientPoor at using resources
- laggyExperiencing input delay
unoptimized · overhead · cumbersome · clunky · ponderous
- softwaresoftware, app, apps, application, program
- digital annoyancesspam, pop-ups, ads, malware, viruses
- tech problemsbug, paper jam, low ink, dropped calls, bugs
- tech slangnoob, AFK, pwned, IRL, leet
- resource hogsmemory leak, chrome, browser tabs, virtual machines, crypto mining
- digital clutterspam, junk mail, cache, downloads folder, cookies
bloated, bloat, bloating, ware, bloats, bloater, debloat, debloating