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  1. Windows 11 Chrome Blocking Controversy: Parental Controls and User Choice

    Windows 11 users have found themselves at the center of a growing dispute over browser choice and parental controls, following reports that Microsoft’s Family Safety features are actively blocking access to Google Chrome. This development, first flagged in early June and persistently discussed...
  2. The Digital Paradox: Can Power and Control Coexist in Modern Computing?

    Once, a well-worn 13-inch MacBook Pro finally gave up after years of loyal service, prompting its owner—a seasoned technology journalist—to consider whether Apple’s lauded M2 iPad Pro could rise as a modern replacement. On the surface, it was a battle of generational hardware: a decade-old...
  3. Restore the Windows 10 Taskbar in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

    The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...
  4. Windows 11 Offline Installation: Bypass New Restrictions with This Registry Hack

    Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 builds are once again stirring up controversy among enthusiasts. In an effort to push users toward a fully connected Microsoft ecosystem, recent builds—namely 26200.5516 and 26120.3653—have removed the once-easy oobe\bypassnro script that allowed for installation...
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    Windows 10 Not Able To Change System Default Program

    Hello all, I wanted to change the system default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc...
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    Windows 10 How to retrieve "choose from disc" option in windows default programs - windows 10?

    Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...
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    Windows 10 Cant change default program to what I like - only microsoft store apps

    Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...