Microsoft gives up: the option to choose the default browser returns
Microsoft gives up
Microsoft has always tried to push users to use the Edge browser: in addition to questionable advertising campaigns and features that have not completely convinced the community, the company has seen fit to make the change of default browser in Windows 11 extremely complex. br>In the new settings of Windows 11, the section dedicated to choosing which program to open a certain type of file has been profoundly renewed compared to Windows 10; this renewal has led to the removal of the option to directly set a default browser, replaced by an extremely intricate and impractical menu for basic users.
Credit: Microsoft At this moment, therefore, setting a browser other than Edge means having to manually select it for HTM, HTML, HTTP, HTTPS, SHTML, WEBP, SVG and even PDF file types. What is worse is that omitting just one of the options keeps Edge as the default.
This choice, in addition to generating some discontent from users who do not appreciate such forcing, has given rise to discontent in the competition. with the complaints of Google and Mozilla they were not long in coming. Google's Hiroshi LockHeimer stated that "Microsoft claims it is open to providing freedom of choice to its customers, but this is far from the concept of freedom of choice." Firefox, which has worked hard to find and distribute a workaround for everyone to bypass Microsoft's convoluted menu, instead points the finger at the intricacies of the browser change process.
'apps and features' of build 22509 Credit: windowslatest Microsoft, however, has shown that it listens to the feedback provided by its customers and in Build 22509 of Windows 11 a section has been reintroduced to change default browser quickly. The change also includes the default program for HTM, HTML, HTTP, HTTPS, SHTML and WEBP files. The functionality is currently limited to Windows insider users, but it is very likely that it will be available to everyone in the near future.
Microsoft may be giving users of pirated software a discount
Piracy is as popular as it is despised by software businesses, and both are as harmful. Microsoft is one of these companies, and it has undertaken a number of initiatives over the years to encourage customers not to use pirated software. The most recent is a 50 per cent discount on legitimate Office products that Microsoft will provide to customers of Microsoft 365’s pirated copies of the operating system. This special deal is valid for both Microsoft 365 Personal and Microsoft 365 Family subscriptions, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.
According to a promotional offer discovered by Ghacks (via Bleeping Computer), customers of non-genuine software are now seeing a banner at the top of their screen instead. “GET UP TO 50% OFF.” says the banner. Obtain up to 50% off a genuine Microsoft 365 membership during a limited offer period.” The user will be sent to the Microsoft 365 home page, where they will not only be warned about the usage of pirated software but will also be given the opportunity to purchase legitimate editions at a 50 per cent discount.
If pirated users elect to purchase Microsoft 365, the cost of the service will be reduced to around $35 per year for ‘Personal’ users and approximately $50 per year for ‘Family’ customers. In the United States, the standard costs are $69.99 per year and $99.99 per year, respectively, for the services. We are unable to confirm whether or not Indian customers of non-genuine Microsoft 365 applications, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, are eligible for the offer because we were unable to independently check it. In India, the Microsoft 365 Personal membership costs Rs 4,899 per year, while the Microsoft 365 Family subscription costs Rs 6,199 per year.
Pirated software, despite the fact that it is almost completely free, can be hazardous to your computer because it originates from unknown sources. In fact, if attackers chose to take advantage of the software’s malicious aspects, they may be able to steal your personal information as well as your financial information. There is a possibility of file corruption and data loss, as well as other problems. To preserve the security of their computers and data, Microsoft is advising users of pirated software to purchase authentic versions of the applications they use.
The 50 per cent discount, on the other hand, may still not be as lucrative as receiving pirated software for free, but because the hazards associated with using non-genuine Microsoft 365 software outweigh the advantages, some customers may decide to make the move to genuine Microsoft 365 software. And, regardless of how many new users Microsoft may get as a result of this discount, the company’s goal is to expand the number of paying customers for its Office product as well as the number of active Cloud users.
