Microsoft would really like all Windows 10 users to keep Edge as their default browser, but switching to Chrome, Firefox, or one of the many other web browsers out there is quick and easy. For Windows ...

If you think that changing your default web browser in Windows 11 is needlessly complicated, you’re not alone. Many people feel the same way you do. Microsoft seems to be making the process a little ...

Changes to the OS with the release of Windows 11 have predominantly leaned positive. But, Microsoft also made it much more difficult to figure out how to change your default browser in Windows 11. And ...

After setting up a new computer or fresh installation, Windows 11 automatically sets Microsoft Edge as the default web browser for links and different file types, regardless of any other browser you ...

One of the enduring legacies of the '90s browser wars has been an outsize attention to how Microsoft handles default app settings in Windows, especially browser settings. The company plans to make it ...

when Windows 11 dropped, Microsoft made it harder to change your default browser. This made a lot of people very angry and was widely regarded as a bad move. Fortunately, after the latest update, it's ...

Ever since it decided to finally retire Internet Explorer, Microsoft has been on an aggressive campaign to push its replacement into everyone's minds. It took its efforts to the next level when it ...

They've finally done it, those crazy-you-know-whats. Microsoft has finally fixed a very shortsighted design decision in Windows 11. The change finally allows people to change their default browser ...

A default app is the one you'd like your operating system to use to open certain files or links. Understandably, out of the box, Android defaults to Google applications. For instance, the default web ...

There is an ocean of browsers to choose from when it comes to surfing the web. Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera are some prime browsers that many of us use to search the web. But wait? If you haven’t ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The pre-installed default apps on your phone are meant to perform ...

One of the interesting facets in the "evolution" of Windows over the decade or so is the way Microsoft suddenly pretends not to be aware of common institutional knowledge. Microsoft, for example, had ...