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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft is now using a Windows driver to prevent users from changing the configured Windows 10 and Windows 11 default browser through software or by manually modifying the Registry. Windows users ...

Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

Windows is generally flexible about tweaks to its system—and advanced users have long taken advantage of registry tweaks to make the OS behave. But recently, Microsoft has quietly barred access to one ...

Microsoft could be preparing a long-awaited change for Windows 11. A discovery in the Edge browser suggests that searches made from the taskbar may soon open in your default browser and with your ...

Windows 10 and 11 handle default applications differently. On Windows 10, you could choose one default application for each type of task, like browsing or media playing. Once set, this choice is ...