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  1. Edge Test on Windows 11: Auto-Start at Sign-In Sparks Default Control Concerns

    Microsoft’s latest Edge experiment on Windows 11 is a small UI change with a much bigger strategic meaning: the company appears to be testing a prompt that turns on Edge startup at Windows sign-in by default, giving the browser a head start before users even open it. In practical terms, that...
  2. Edge Beta Tests Sign-in Launch Banner on Windows 11 (Opt-Out Default Nudges)

    Microsoft is once again testing how far it can push Edge into the Windows 11 user experience, and this time the tactic is more aggressive than a simple “make default” prompt. In the latest Edge Beta release, users have reported a banner that tells them Edge will launch when they sign into...
  3. Edge Auto-Launch on Windows 11 Login: New Banner Prompts Opt-Out

    Microsoft is pushing Microsoft Edge a step closer to becoming a permanent part of the Windows 11 sign-in experience, and the timing is telling. In the latest Edge Beta builds, a new banner is reportedly prompting users to let the browser open automatically every time they log into Windows, with...