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Windows 11 is once again shifting the browser battleground, but this time, the dramatic change is reserved only for those in Europe. The move brings a long-standing user request—respected browser choices—directly into the operating system’s daily workflow, at least for a select group. As of a...

The escalating battle over default browsers in Windows has reemerged as one of the central antitrust stories shaping the digital marketplace, after Opera filed a formal complaint with Brazil’s competition authority (CADE) accusing Microsoft of unrelenting anticompetitive tactics to bolster...

In a year marked by sweeping changes across Microsoft’s operating system portfolio, July’s Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 proves to be one of the most consequential updates. KB5062553, released on July 8, arrives with a spotlight on usability, migration readiness, and a renewed focus on user and...

Windows 11’s momentum continues with the release of the KB5062553 update for version 24H2, a substantial Patch Tuesday upgrade rolling out as part of the July 2025 security cycle. This cumulative update—presented officially as “2025-07 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based...

Microsoft’s ongoing evolution of Windows 11 continues at a brisk pace, and the release of update KB5062553 (OS Build 26100.4652) for the 24H2 version in July cements several key advances, especially for desktop usability, accessibility, and regulatory compliance. This in-depth look explores all...

For millions of Windows users around the world, Patch Tuesday isn’t just a routine software update—it’s a monthly pulse check on the evolution, security, and features of the planet’s most popular desktop operating system. July 2025’s Patch Tuesday sees Microsoft unveiling a slew of updates that...

With the release of KB5060829, Windows 11 24H2 advances another step in its evolution, shedding some of its most persistent criticisms while introducing a collection of features and fixes that reflect both community feedback and Microsoft’s ambition. For users and IT professionals alike, this...

Microsoft has released the KB5060829 update for Windows 11, version 24H2, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, accessibility, and system performance. This preview build, OS Build 26100.4484, is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview...

Windows 11 continues its relentless pace of refinement with the arrival of the June 2025 non-security preview update (KB5060829, OS Build 26100.4484) for version 24H2, now available across all editions. Coming just ahead of the summer’s full-scale security releases, this update underscores...

Here is a summary of what's new in Windows 11 Build 26100.4482 (KB5060829), recently released to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders running Windows 11 version 24H2: Key Changes and Features 1. App Defaults (EEA only) Improvements to default browser selection for users in the European...

Microsoft’s commitment to iterative improvement is once again on display with the rollout of new Windows 11 and Windows 10 builds for Insiders on the Release Preview Channel. These updates, far from being mere incremental patches, signal meaningful shifts in how users—particularly those in the...

For decades, Microsoft’s Windows operating system has greeted users with a familiar preloaded landscape of apps: Edge for web browsing, Bing for internet searches, the Microsoft Store for downloading software, and a smattering of baked-in experiences like widgets and curated news feeds. For...

Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has continued to drive significant shifts in Microsoft’s business practices—especially regarding how the Windows platform interacts with competing web browsers. In a notable move, Microsoft has announced the end of persistent Edge browser prompts for users in...

For years, Microsoft’s aggressive promotion of the Edge browser has frustrated countless Windows users. Annoying popups and stubborn default settings became a hallmark of the experience, with Microsoft persistently nudging—or, some would say, nagging—users to designate Edge as their primary web...

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...