#browserchoice — Public Fediverse posts

FYI: Microsoft blocks browser choice for 1.4 billion Windows users, study finds: New testing across four countries finds that Copilot and Windows Backup now override rival browser defaults too, a pattern researchers first flagged in 2024. https://ppc.land/microsoft-blocks-browser-choice-for-1-4-billion-windows-users-study-finds/ #Microsoft #Windows #BrowserChoice #TechNews #DigitalPrivacy

FYI: Microsoft blocks browser choice for 1.4 billion Windows users, study finds: New testing across four countries finds that Copilot and Windows Backup now override rival browser defaults too, a pattern researchers first flagged in 2024. https://ppc.land/microsoft-blocks-browser-choice-for-1-4-billion-windows-users-study-finds/ #Microsoft #Windows #BrowserChoice #TechNews #DigitalPrivacy

#Microsoft: "Use Edge."

#Google: "Use Chrome. Also use Gemini. No you can't turn it off."

https://neowin.net/news/browser-vendors-pen-open-letter-to-microsoft-saying-enough-is-enough/

See also:

https://browserchoicealliance.org/open-letter/
https://thenextweb.com/news/uk-forces-google-to-let-publishers-opt-out-of-ai-search-results-without-losing-their-ranking

#BrowserChoice #BigTech #llm #AI #chrome #gemini

#Microsoft: "Use Edge."

#Google: "Use Chrome. Also use Gemini. No you can't turn it off."

https://neowin.net/news/browser-vendors-pen-open-letter-to-microsoft-saying-enough-is-enough/

See also:

https://browserchoicealliance.org/open-letter/
https://thenextweb.com/news/uk-forces-google-to-let-publishers-opt-out-of-ai-search-results-without-losing-their-ranking

#BrowserChoice #BigTech #llm #AI #chrome #gemini

Just switched to @orionbrowser on iOS (EU) and I’m super happy with it! Finally, a browser that supports @ublockorigin and other extensions—something Firefox and Chrome still can’t do on iPhone. Big thanks to the @kagihq team for making this possible. 🚀

#iOS #Privacy #BrowserChoice #uBlockOrigin
[Orion Browser](https://browser.kagi.com)

Just switched to @orionbrowser on iOS (EU) and I’m super happy with it! Finally, a browser that supports @ublockorigin and other extensions—something Firefox and Chrome still can’t do on iPhone. Big thanks to the @kagihq team for making this possible. 🚀

#iOS #Privacy #BrowserChoice #uBlockOrigin
[Orion Browser](https://browser.kagi.com)

🎓💸 Americans have finally realized that paying a fortune for a four-year college degree might not be the smartest investment—who knew? Meanwhile, NBC News would like you to switch browsers to enjoy their endless list of sections that no one reads. 😂📚🔍
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-dramatic-shift-americans-no-longer-see-four-year-college-degrees-rcna243672 #collegeeducation #financialliteracy #NBCNews #browserchoice #highereducation #HackerNews #ngated

🎓💸 Americans have finally realized that paying a fortune for a four-year college degree might not be the smartest investment—who knew? Meanwhile, NBC News would like you to switch browsers to enjoy their endless list of sections that no one reads. 😂📚🔍
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-dramatic-shift-americans-no-longer-see-four-year-college-degrees-rcna243672 #collegeeducation #financialliteracy #NBCNews #browserchoice #highereducation #HackerNews #ngated

Microsoft is updating Windows for EEA users to comply with the DMA, including changes so Edge won’t prompt users to set it as default unless they open the browser. #Microsoft #Windows #DMA #Edge #EEA #TechRegulation #BrowserChoice #TechNews

Microsoft is updating Windows for EEA users to comply with the DMA, including changes so Edge won’t prompt users to set it as default unless they open the browser. #Microsoft #Windows #DMA #Edge #EEA #TechRegulation #BrowserChoice #TechNews

Firefox’s future is on the line: Google’s antitrust battle could cut off 85% of Mozilla’s funding, risking the collapse of the last major independent browser. Is web diversity about to vanish? Full story👇 #SaveFirefox #BrowserChoice

https://pupuweb.com/will-googles-monopoly-battle-doom-firefox-the-alarming-truth-behind-mozillas-revenue-crisis/

if you use @zenbrowser but prefer a regular new-tab page (instead of the urlbar only), set `zen.urlbar.replace-newtab = false` in about:config

while it's an interesting idea, it does not work for me. I like to show the bookmark toolbar on new tabs which only works if I turn `replace-newtab` off. #browserchoice

if you use @zenbrowser but prefer a regular new-tab page (instead of the urlbar only), set `zen.urlbar.replace-newtab = false` in about:config

while it's an interesting idea, it does not work for me. I like to show the bookmark toolbar on new tabs which only works if I turn `replace-newtab` off. #browserchoice

#iPhone-Browser-Auswahl: "Deceptive Design"-Vorwürfe gegen #Apple :apple_inc: | Mac & i https://www.heise.de/news/iPhone-Browser-Auswahl-Deceptive-Design-Vorwuerfe-gegen-Apple-9860953.html #BrowserChoice

#Browser-Auswahl: Das plant #Apple :apple_inc: auf #iPhone und #iPad im Detail | Mac & i https://www.heise.de/news/Browser-Auswahl-Das-plant-Apple-auf-iPhone-und-iPad-im-Detail-9845042.html #iOS #iPadOS #DigitalMarketsAct #DMA #BrowserChoice

Könnte bitte jemand browserchoice.eu wieder reaktivieren?

Neuer #Browser-Krieg? #iPhone-Auswahldialog bringt Rückenwind für kleine Anbieter | Mac & i https://www.heise.de/news/Neuer-Browser-Krieg-iPhone-Auswahldialog-bringt-Rueckenwind-fuer-kleine-Anbieter-9681011.html #BrowserChoice #DMA #DigitalMarketsAct #Apple :apple_inc:

✏️ Our content writer spills the beans on how switching browsers transformed her writing process.

Take a deep dive into how the two-level Tab Stacking, Tab Tiling, Sync, and many other powerful features helped @devina improve efficiency and productivity. 👇🏻

https://vivaldi.com/blog/why-vivaldi-is-a-must-have-in-every-writers-toolbox/

#WritersCoffeeClub #Writer #Productivity #BrowserChoice #browser

✏️ Our content writer spills the beans on how switching browsers transformed her writing process.

Take a deep dive into how the two-level Tab Stacking, Tab Tiling, Sync, and many other powerful features helped @devina improve efficiency and productivity. 👇🏻

https://vivaldi.com/blog/why-vivaldi-is-a-must-have-in-every-writers-toolbox/

#WritersCoffeeClub #Writer #Productivity #BrowserChoice #browser

#Development #Reviews
Browsers are weird right now · Arc, Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, or Vivaldi? https://ilo.im/15xw7p

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#Business #BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #WebDev

#Development #Reviews
Browsers are weird right now · Arc, Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, or Vivaldi? https://ilo.im/15xw7p

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#Business #BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #WebDev

Over the Edge - How Microsoft’s Design Tactics Compromise Free Browser Choice. From Mozilla Research: https://research.mozilla.org/files/2024/01/Over-the-Edge-Report-January-2024.pdf #Mozilla #Firefox #browserchoice

#Development #Challenges
This web page is best viewed in the EU · Europe’s win could be a loss for web developers worldwide https://ilo.im/15xshq

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#Business #EU #Regulation #iOS #BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #WebDev #Frontend

#Development #Challenges
This web page is best viewed in the EU · Europe’s win could be a loss for web developers worldwide https://ilo.im/15xshq

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#Business #EU #Regulation #iOS #BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #WebDev #Frontend

#Business #Reports
Apple is finally allowing full Chrome/Firefox on iOS · The company has to comply with new EU regulations. https://ilo.im/15xsc3

#EU #Regulation #iOS #BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #Development #WebDev #Frontend

#Business #Reports
Apple is finally allowing full Chrome/Firefox on iOS · The company has to comply with new EU regulations. https://ilo.im/15xsc3

#EU #Regulation #iOS #BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #Development #WebDev #Frontend

#Business #Findings
98% of people want a browser choice screen · Browser choice screens shape users’ decisions and satisfaction https://ilo.im/1595ap

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#User #Browser #BrowserChoice #OperatingSystems #Survey

#Business #Findings
98% of people want a browser choice screen · Browser choice screens shape users’ decisions and satisfaction https://ilo.im/1595ap

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#User #Browser #BrowserChoice #OperatingSystems #Survey

#BattlEye is an anti-cheat system used in some of the leading online multiplayer games. Unfortunately, it can get a bit grumpy when #VivaldiBrowser is set as the system default web browser.

17:46:59: Starting BattlEye Service...
17:47:11: Launching game...
20:16:45: Note: File blocks can be ignored if they don't cause problems with the game.
20:16:45: [INFO] Blocked loading of file: "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Vivaldi\Application\vivaldi.exe".

#DefaultApps #BrowserChoice #NotYetMainstream

#BattlEye is an anti-cheat system used in some of the leading online multiplayer games. Unfortunately, it can get a bit grumpy when #VivaldiBrowser is set as the system default web browser.

17:46:59: Starting BattlEye Service...
17:47:11: Launching game...
20:16:45: Note: File blocks can be ignored if they don't cause problems with the game.
20:16:45: [INFO] Blocked loading of file: "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Vivaldi\Application\vivaldi.exe".

#DefaultApps #BrowserChoice #NotYetMainstream

You can now get the #VivaldiBrowser in the Microsoft Store on Windows: for those times when you can’t even be asked to open Microsoft Edge to download another web browser. #BrowserChoice
https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/XP99GVQDX7JPR4

You can now get the #VivaldiBrowser in the Microsoft Store on Windows: for those times when you can’t even be asked to open Microsoft Edge to download another web browser. #BrowserChoice
https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/XP99GVQDX7JPR4

Do you have any thoughts on this new prompt that Microsoft puts up when you click on a link in the Microsoft Outlook app for Android? The right option is always to use the system #DefaultBrowser! #BrowserChoice #MicrosoftEdge

Do you have any thoughts on this new prompt that Microsoft puts up when you click on a link in the Microsoft Outlook app for Android? The right option is always to use the system #DefaultBrowser! #BrowserChoice #MicrosoftEdge

#Business #Development #Evolutions
Health benefits of browser diversity · “A pivot in strategy from Apple could open up so many doors to a healthier web” https://ilo.im/11vdd7

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#BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #Chrome #Edge #Firefox #Safari #iOS #iPadOS #WebDevelopment #WebDev

#Business #Development #Evolutions
Health benefits of browser diversity · “A pivot in strategy from Apple could open up so many doors to a healthier web” https://ilo.im/11vdd7

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#BrowserChoice #Browser #BrowserEngine #Chrome #Edge #Firefox #Safari #iOS #iPadOS #WebDevelopment #WebDev

#Business #Development #Previews
First look at Google Chrome’s Blink engine running on an iPhone · “Google’s Blink for iOS project is already making significant progress” https://ilo.im/11gi2e

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#BrowserChoice #Apple #Google #WebDevelopment #WebDev #Browser #Chrome #Safari #BrowserEngine #Blink #WebKit #iPad #iPhone #iPadOS #iOS

#Business #Development #Previews
First look at Google Chrome’s Blink engine running on an iPhone · “Google’s Blink for iOS project is already making significant progress” https://ilo.im/11gi2e

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#BrowserChoice #Apple #Google #WebDevelopment #WebDev #Browser #Chrome #Safari #BrowserEngine #Blink #WebKit #iPad #iPhone #iPadOS #iOS

I strongly dislike the captive audience prompts that Microsoft forces on Windows users. Microsoft shouldn’t misuse Windows Updates and security patches as an opportunity to market its other products to customers. #BrowserChoice #TyrannyOfTheDefault

I strongly dislike the captive audience prompts that Microsoft forces on Windows users. Microsoft shouldn’t misuse Windows Updates and security patches as an opportunity to market its other products to customers. #BrowserChoice #TyrannyOfTheDefault