Microsoft Updates Windows To Stop You Using Chrome—Here’s The Problem

Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update.
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Microsoft blocks Chrome downloads on Windows—1.4B users hit with aggressive anti-Chrome warnings

Microsoft wants Windows users to stick with its Edge browser, and the company now puts multiple roadblocks in front of anyone ...
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This 1 MB open-source tool fixed the biggest issue with Windows search

MSEdgeRedirect is a free, open-source tool that fixes this problem. Once you install it, your Windows search queries are automatically redirected to your favorite browser and search engine. Since ...
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DuckDuckGo vs. Google: The Search Engine Choice That Says Everything About You

One prioritizes convenience and personalization. The other puts privacy first. Which one should you use? We help you decide.

Microsoft’s Failed Google Chrome Warning For All Windows Users

Microsoft is pushing a billion Chrome users to the Edge. Microsoft’s repeated warnings for more than a billion Windows users ...

Microsoft Edge is getting a Copilot-style makeover, even if you don’t use AI

A major redesign is coming to the Edge browser and it's borrowing design elements from the Copilot app. Microsoft is testing a comprehensive visual update to its Edge browser, making it more similar ...

Paint has been part of Windows for decades, yet in 2026 Microsoft faces a choice: reinvent it, retire it, or let it quietly linger

Microsoft continues to add modern features like layers and AI to Paint, but users still crave the app's classic simplicity.