For Windows 11 users, the tug-of-war between operating system defaults and user choice has been a recurring theme, often centered around Microsoft's persistent efforts to funnel web activity through its own Edge browser. In a recent twist, however, Windows 11 users in Europe are now experiencing...
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Europe’s digital landscape is undergoing a transformation with Microsoft’s latest decision to implement sweeping Windows updates—an explicit response to growing regulatory scrutiny under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes reflect both the...
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Microsoft’s relationship with European regulators has entered a critical phase as the tech giant moves to quell persistent antitrust concerns surrounding the integration of its Teams communication app with its best-selling Office 365 and Microsoft 365 productivity suites. This issue, rooted in a...