diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 39626cff..94cd8250 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Rufus: The Reliable USB Formatting Utility
 
 ![Rufus logo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pbatard/rufus/master/res/icons/rufus-128.png)
 
-Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.
+Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives.
 
 Features
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@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ Use either Visual Studio 2019 (version 16.0 or later with SDK 10.0.18362 install
 then invoke the `.sln` or `configure`/`make` respectively.
 
 #### Visual Studio
-Note that, since Rufus is an OSI compliant Open Source project, you are entitled to
+Rufus is an OSI compliant Open Source project. You are entitled to
 download and use the *freely available* [Visual Studio Community Edition](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/community/)
-to build, run or develop for Rufus. As per the Visual Studio Community Edition license
+to build, run or develop for Rufus. As per the Visual Studio Community Edition license,
 this applies regardless of whether you are an individual or a corporate user.
 
 Additional information