David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Microsoft is on the verge of delivering an option in Windows 11 that will make changing the default browser a simple, one-click choice. On March 28, Microsoft quietly rolled out this new feature as ...

Since its release in 2021, one of the most consistent criticisms of Windows 11 has been Microsoft’s handling of app defaults. Compared to Windows 10, the newer OS makes it more complicated for users ...

If you want to set portable apps as default apps on Windows 11/10, you need to register them first. PORTABLE Registrator is one of the best apps that helps you register portable apps on Windows 11 and ...

With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft revamped the look and feel of Windows. The update brought several welcome changes to the operating system, such as widgets, UI, and other new features.

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 ...

The April Windows update, KB5025221, has caused a lot of trouble for enterprise users, according to Gizmodo. Since July 2022, Google Chrome has offered a function that allows users to change their ...

Microsoft has reversed a Windows 11 design change that made it highly annoying to change the default browser used by the operating system. Previously, web browsers could configure themselves as the ...

To delay startup programs on Windows 11, use Task Scheduler to create a task that triggers at log-on or startup. Alternatively, antivirus tools like BitDefender, Norton, or Kaspersky offer built-in ...