How do we clear out the bloatware (stocks, news, etc)? I switched from Windows because Macs are supposed to be better I'm well within my return window but I'd like to get this resolved before it gets too close. Definitely going back to PC if we can't figure this out right away. My computer. Mine. Why is that hard to understand?
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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3
Predicated on user by-line " MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3 " Sequoia
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR macOS Sequoia
Yes, you Own the fine and powerful computer
We Lease the Operating System from Apple
The macOS operating system resides in a sealed and read-only volume that can’t be opened by users or third-party applications.
The only Entity that has access to the Operating System Is Apple
It's your hardware, not your operating system. You don't own any of the software you use. It's all licenced to you for your use, and in most cases that is to be used as is. Open source OSes like linux are different in that way.
The reason those apps cannot be deleted is for security. They have hooks into the OS and only Apple can access the OS. That's what makes your Mac secure from virus and trojans and all the other perils.
You cannot uninstall apps that come preinstalled with macOS. If that's a problem, I guess you have to switch to a different operating system. Linux is very customizable.
How do I clear out the bloatware apps on my MacBook?
