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In a significant shift in the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft has updated its approach to first-party app distribution in Windows 11 with the latest 24H2 release, delivering 36 inbox apps fully updated and ready to use immediately after a clean install. This marks a noticeable departure from...

For many Windows 10 users, the presence of pre-installed software—often dubbed “bloatware”—remains a point of contention. One such application frequently drawing attention is Phone Link, formerly branded as “Your Phone.” The drive to uninstall or disable these bundled apps is understandable...

For years, one of the most persistent frustrations among Windows users has been the proliferation of pre-installed apps—sometimes derisively termed “bloatware”—that come bundled with the operating system. These applications, ranging from productivity tools to games and utilities, may be useful...

For years, Windows users have found themselves on a familiar carousel: a fresh install of the operating system, followed by a meticulous round of uninstalling apps that Microsoft bundles by default. Some applications, like the Snipping Tool or Notepad, have become essential utilities for...

For years, Microsoft Edge has been at the forefront of the Windows ecosystem—not just as a browser bundled with every Windows installation, but as the subject of persistent prompts urging users to make it their default. For many, especially those outside the United States, these constant nudges...

In a monumental shift poised to redefine user autonomy, Microsoft recently began rolling out sweeping changes for Windows users in the European Economic Area (EEA), directly addressing long-standing criticisms around default apps, forced browser choices, and the often frustrating persistence of...

In a bid to align itself more closely with the far-reaching regulations brought forth by the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft is enacting a suite of updates to Windows 10 and 11 for users throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). The company's approach—transparent...

Here is a summary of the official updates Microsoft is making to Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as of June 2025: 1. Default Browser Settings The "Set default" button in Settings will now set the...

Here are the official updates Microsoft is implementing for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Microsoft apps in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according to the Windows Insider Blog (June 2025): Default Browser Changes Expanded Default Sets: When you...

Introduction As the deadline for compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA) nears, Microsoft shared an update on their plan to roll out updates to Windows for customers in the EEA. The recent non-security releases, including Windows 10, version 22H2 Build...