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 ...

Earlier this year, in September, Microsoft finally acknowledged the importance of default app choices. The company now understands how such choices can impact the workflow and performance of a user.

In 2025, Microsoft unveiled significant enhancements to the Windows 11 ... settings to their factory defaults, which also means resetting the state to off. Also, the duration of data retention has ...

When you install a fresh copy of Windows 11, the system comes preconfigured with a range of default settings that Microsoft believes are suitable for most users. Beyond these promotional features, ...

Microsoft is using a banner to get users to use Edge as the default browser in Windows 11. The banner flaunts Edge's built-in security and privacy features to get users to make it their default ...

Windows 11's default screenshot utility is a pretty handy and feature-packed app, but it lacks one critical thing: the ability to change the default screenshot folder. While it is technically possible ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...