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Microsoft has scrapped Edge's big UI refresh with rounded tabs
By Zac Bowden published
RIP? Unveiled last year, the "new look and feel" for Microsoft Edge is no longer coming.
Google might be cutting support for 'the world's most popular ad-blocker,' but this Windows Registry trick will help Chrome and Edge users keep intrusive ads at bay for a year longer
By Kevin Okemwa published
REGISTRY WORKAROUND Google is cutting support for uBlock Origin in Chrome, but you can extend its support for one year using the ExtensionManifestV2Availability policy in the Windows Registry.
Microsoft is reportedly using deception as fair game to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing
By Kevin Okemwa published
DECEPTION Reports indicate Microsoft is using the Bing Wallpaper app to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing as the "recommended browser settings" for fast and secure search results.
Apple Maps now works on your Windows PC... sort of
By Sean Endicott published
More options Apple Maps has been exclusive to Apple hardware since it launched, but you can now use it through a web browser on your PC.
Apple throws critical privacy jabs at Google Chrome to keep millions of iPhone users hooked on Safari
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOT PRIVATE ENOUGH As part of Apple's plan to keep iPhone users 'glued' to Safari, it has highlighted two critical privacy issues riddling Google Chrome's user experience.
Opera says the EU Commission's DMA regulation grip should extend to Microsoft Edge’s 'privileged' position on Windows devices to foster fair competition
By Kevin Okemwa published
DESIGNATED GATEKEEPER Opera recently requested the EU General Court to annul the European Commission’s decision not to designate Microsoft Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.
Microsoft 'recommends' making Edge the default browser in Windows 11 using a 3D banner touting its built-in security features
By Kevin Okemwa published
MORE ADS Microsoft is using an annoying 3D banner to get users to use Microsoft Edge as the default browser in Windows 11. The banner touts Edge's security and privacy features.
This third-party script will let you use Microsoft Edge as intended — Bloat-free, but there's no way to revert the changes for now
By Kevin Okemwa published
BLOAT-FREE EDGE MSEdge Tweaker is a third-party open-source script designed to automate Microsoft Edge's policies for enabling and disabling certain features, including the first-run experience and splash screen.
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