How do you uninstall pre-loaded software?

I am looking to free up some space on my hard drive, and I would like to get rid of the some of the unnecessary preloaded applications. I know that this can be done on windows but can it be done on macs, and if so how?

I agree with Eric in that if you haven't had your MacBook very long and can backup you data well it's probably best to reinstall using a "Custom Install" and pick and choose what you want on there.
AppZapper is.....mmm okay. I got it when MacZot had a deal and got it for 65 cents or I wouldn't have gotten it (Spotlight is just as good). Problem with most if not all of the pre-loaded application are they're package installed. AppZapper IMHO has limited success uninstalling them.
I used to use DesInstaller to rid myself of .pkg installs. I'm not sure if there's a Universal of it or not. I now use OSXPM which manages .pkg files (creates them too!) and while it's a beta it works well and it's free (so far).

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