Microsoft finally allows you to change Web browser default on Windows 11 with just one click. Provided you have first installed an optional OS update. An effort deemed insufficient by Jon von Tetzchner, the boss of Vivaldi.
Same story on the side of Mozilla.
Vivaldi (and others) still mad at Microsoft
Since its launch, Windows 11 has been (in particular) criticized for its management of default browsers. For each type of file that can be managed by a browser (html, pdf, webp, etc.), you had to manually define the software of your choice, or else not waste your time and let Microsoft Edge manage everything by default. As tedious as it is outrageous.
But, recently an update of the OS finally allows you to select a default browser with one click, as before. Except that this famous update is optional, and it will therefore be necessary to search Windows Update in the settings to install it manually. A decision that is not surprisingly not to the taste of Vivaldi and his boss, Jon von Tetzchner.
Vivaldi is on the Edge
He states in particular: This should apply to all users, not just those technically savvy enough to realize they need an optional update, and who know how. This should be installed by default. »
He adds : ” Although they made an attempt, the fact is that it was done in a way that suggests it was only done to avoid being sued for anti-competitive behavior, not to actually solve the underlying problem “. He finally ends on a clear note: We look forward to Europe taking action on this bad practice “.
To download
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- The advantages of Chrome/Google without the disadvantages
- Lots of features
- Advanced customization for power users
By offering a large number of native features and customization tools aimed primarily at power users and allergic to Google, Vivaldi is an extremely rich and complete browser that may at first seem heavy and complex to approach and adjust. But thanks to a solid optimization work and various levels of settings, the software is now for everyone and allows you to free yourself from Google’s privacy policy while enjoying the benefits of Chrome. The Android version of Vivaldi is also an excellent complement to the desktop version, which today recalls the best hours of Opera.
By offering a large number of native features and customization tools aimed primarily at power users and allergic to Google, Vivaldi is an extremely rich and complete browser that may at first seem heavy and complex to approach and adjust. But thanks to a solid optimization work and various levels of settings, the software is now for everyone and allows you to free yourself from Google’s privacy policy while enjoying the benefits of Chrome. The Android version of Vivaldi is also an excellent complement to the desktop version, which today recalls the best hours of Opera.
Source : The Register
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