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Windows 10 opens web links in Microsoft Edge by default, but changing your system-wide browser to Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, or another browser is quick and reversible — and doing so helps you preserve bookmarks, extensions, and a browsing workflow you already trust. Background Windows...

Microsoft has quietly escalated the browser wars by using a prominent Bing advertisement to label Microsoft Edge as the “recommended” browser for Windows 11 users who search for Google Chrome, deploying a full comparison table that highlights Edge-only features such as a built‑in VPN, AI...

Microsoft has quietly begun serving a new, highly visual Bing ad that places a full “scoreboard” comparison between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome above Chrome’s official download links on Windows 11 — a move that reframes a user’s intent at the precise moment they look to switch browsers and...

I still set up every new Windows PC to behave the way I want it to, not the way a vendor thinks I should — and when Windows 11 insists on funneling taskbar search, widgets, and system links into Microsoft Edge and Bing, I install a small, targeted tool that restores control: MSEdgeRedirect. This...

Google’s Chrome team is quietly testing a one-click option in Chrome’s Windows settings that not only sets Chrome as the default browser but will also pin it to the Windows 11 taskbar — a small UI change with outsized product and regulatory implications for how browsers compete on Windows. The...

Making Google Chrome the default browser across your devices is one of the simplest changes that delivers the biggest practical payoff: links open the way you expect, bookmarks and passwords follow you, and your browsing sessions stay consistent across platforms. This guide walks through how to...

Windows ships with a respectable set of built‑in utilities, but for many users those apps feel like checkbox features: serviceable, occasionally sluggish, and often lacking the power or polish needed for real work. A compact set of community‑driven, lightweight replacements can dramatically...

Windows 11’s turbulent relationship with default apps and bloatware has long sparked frustration among everyday users and enterprise admins alike. With the incoming Windows 11 25H2 update, Microsoft appears poised to address one of the most persistent complaints—removing unwanted pre-installed...

Windows 11 has long been criticized for including numerous pre-installed applications—often referred to as "bloatware"—that many users find unnecessary. Traditionally, removing these apps required time-consuming methods such as using PowerShell commands or third-party tools. However, with the...

Windows 11’s pace of evolution continues to impress, and the rollout of KB5062552 for version 23H2 marks a pivotal moment—especially for users craving a more streamlined file migration experience and an efficient search interface. As Microsoft pushes this update globally, the spotlight lands on...

Microsoft’s willingness to listen to user feedback has been uneven in the past, but with the arrival of Windows 11 25H2, the company is taking a small yet significant step towards giving users more control over their operating system. For years, Windows users—especially those outside the “power...

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: a native option to uninstall default Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about pre-installed applications often labeled as "bloatware." Historically...

Microsoft ha rilasciato il secondo aggiornamento cumulativo di giugno 2025 per Windows 11, identificato dal numero di build 26100.4484 (KB5060829). Questo aggiornamento, distribuito in modalità opzionale tramite Windows Update per chi ha attivato l’apposita opzione, porta diverse novità e...

The latest optional update for Windows 11, KB5060826, marks a pivotal moment in Microsoft’s steady campaign to modernize the operating system’s setup experience, improve cross-device migration, and respond directly to regional regulatory pressures. Rolling out as builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549...

Microsoft has released the KB5060826 update for Windows 11, encompassing OS Builds 22621.5549 and 22631.5549, as a preview on June 26, 2025. This update introduces several enhancements and addresses various issues to improve system performance and user experience. Key Highlights of KB5060826...

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...

Windows 11, despite being positioned as Microsoft's vision for the future of personal computing, has been met with both praise and frustration from its millions of daily users. For those who spend their working lives toggling between Windows and macOS—or who simply have decades of muscle memory...

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...

Here is a summary of the new features and improvements in Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.6029 (KB5061087), as released on June 12, 2025, to the Release Preview Channel: Key Changes Mobile Operator Profiles: Updated Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for better mobile operator...