Vivaldi’s latest release, Apple’s sweeping OS refresh, Google’s new Spotlight-like desktop search, Microsoft’s automatic Copilot roll‑out for Microsoft 365 customers, and a batch of platform-level housekeeping items made up a brisk tech news cycle on September 20 — each item carrying practical...
Jon von Tetzchner’s renewed vow to keep generative AI out of Vivaldi’s browser has turned what might have been a niche product decision into a full‑scale manifesto about the future of the web — and a direct challenge to Google and Microsoft’s push to bake AI into the browsing experience...
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A cascade of product updates and policy shifts landed across the tech world today: Vivaldi’s CEO publicly rejected embedding large language model (LLM) features into its browser, Anthropic revised Claude’s privacy policy to use user chats for model training (opt-out required), Microsoft changed...
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For years, Google Chrome users have clamored for more robust tab management features to rival those found in Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Vivaldi, and Brave. One feature has consistently topped user wish lists: built-in vertical tabs. Google has finally confirmed it is developing this highly...
Change rarely comes quietly in the world of Microsoft, and the latest revelations and debates from the Windows Weekly 934: "OK, JK" episode—featuring Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott—capture a pivotal transition in the Windows ecosystem. From major updates and AI integration to...
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Stop Edge from Taking Over: How to Change Default Browser in Windows 11 Permanently
Windows 11 proudly arrives with Microsoft Edge preinstalled. And while Edge isn’t without its merits—especially since it now runs on Chromium—many Windows users prefer alternatives like Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or...
In today’s rapidly shifting digital landscape, the balance between user experience, revenue models, and cybersecurity is constantly in flux. Recent developments—from YouTube’s bold crackdown on ad blockers to Microsoft’s push to retire Windows 10 in favor of a more secure Windows 11—underscore...
March 22’s tech news roundup brings a mix of bold policy moves, hardware upgrade dilemmas, and enduring security concerns that will have every Windows user thinking twice about their digital habits. In today’s update, we cover YouTube’s renewed stand against ad blockers, Microsoft’s advisory on...
The world of internet browsing is constantly evolving, and the choices available can be overwhelming. One individual's journey reflects this reality as they transition from Vivaldi, their beloved browser, to a new alternative: Brave. With a plethora of features aimed at boosting productivity and...
I use Microsoft Edge quite a bit and I like it. I also have Firefox installed and also like that browser. But I tend to lean more towards Edge. I often read that Edge isn't considered a private browser, although it is secure.
I stay away from Chrome since I understand that Google mines users'...
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I've been "messing around" with this browser with a strange name: Floorp. So far , I like it, and find I'm using it more than the other browsers i have on my device: Edge, Firefox, and Brave. I also like these browsers; Edge is my default browser, but I've used Firefox and Brave more often...
My equipment: Toshiba laptop, W10 Pro
The new Edge browser used to work very well, but for a while now I've been getting "Error 502, bad Gateway" every time I try a search. My Firefox browser works fine, but I'm still curious why Edge is misbehaving. I was trying Vivaldi browser recently and...
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I have a web page that serves up fine ( my personal computer is configured as a dedicated web server ), except that the embedded video in that web page does not work ( it will not work in either the Vivaldi or Opera web browsers, for example ). I just...
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Out of curiosity, I’ve been experimenting with various browsers. My usual browser is Edge, which I find quite satisfactory I’ve also tried Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, Comodo Dragon, Firefox Quantum, Yandex, and others, but I always come back to Edge...after all. It doesn’t give me a problem. As an...
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In recent years it seems like nearly every browser under the sun has become a clone of google chrome in some form or fashion.
From Opera,to Maxthon, to Edge to even Firefox looking more like chrome then it does its own browser.
Its attack of the chrome clones and its gotten very stale and...
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