diff --git a/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix b/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix
index f891b1e2..9492eafb 100644
--- a/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix
+++ b/nix/configurations/vanadium/home/programs.nix
@@ -95,9 +95,7 @@
     pkgs.iamb
     pkgs.discord # keep the app for video calls
     pkgs.signal-desktop
-    pkgs.tuba # mastodon GUI client
     pkgs.emoji-picker-rs
-    pkgs.telegram-desktop # for archlinux china
 
     # wm utilities
     pkgs.xbrightness