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Windows 11 has made switching your default browser from Edge to Chrome or Firefox much harder as the company has removed the option that lets you “set default” browser with just one tap. As part of the Windows 11 revamp, Microsoft has introduced a new Windows Settings app, which also includes a redesigned Apps & Feature page. The Apps & Features page lets you … [Read more...] about Microsoft is rolling back Windows 11’s controversial default browser setting

I think it is safe to say Windows 11 has not been enthusiastically received, due to a number of issues, such as limiting who can upgrade, the very unfamiliar and immature new start menu, simplified right-click menu, limited widget system and much more. This has not stopped Microsoft from touting the new OS however, but Twitter account FireCube has asked what a more … [Read more...] about What if Microsoft advertised Windows 11 honestly?

Files that you delete on Windows 11 PCs are deleted without a delete confirmation prompt. The default configuration sends the selection of files to the Recycle Bin. Users may restore accidentally deleted files from the Recycle Bin, unless it is has been emptied already manually or automatically. Windows 11 comes with options to enable delete confirmation dialogs. These are … [Read more...] about How to enable file delete confirmations on Windows 11

Usually, your network router assigns a dynamic IP address to your devices, including your Windows 10 and 11 PCs. If you need a static IP address for your PC, you either need to configure your router or change a settings option on your computer. The good thing is there are multiple ways to assign a static IP address to your Windows PC. Depending on what you feel comfortable … [Read more...] about How to Assign a Static IP Address to a Windows 11/10 PC

Whenever you experience moderate to severe issues in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you can rely on the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to fix them. It provides several recovery options that let you perform advanced troubleshooting, from running startup repairs, uninstalling Windows updates, and resetting the operating system. You’ve got multiple ways to boot Windows 11/10 … [Read more...] about How to Boot to Windows 11/10 System Recovery Options