Earlier this year, in September, Microsoft finally acknowledged the importance of default app choices. The company now understands how such choices can impact the workflow and performance of a user.

Windows 11's Settings app in 2025 introduced a slew of changes, including a new "Advanced" page and an AI agent for search.

I was unhappy with the Outlook app built into Windows 11 and switched to the privacy-first email client Proton Mail. At first, I only used the free version of Proton Mail and Calendar, but I decided ...

When you install a fresh copy of Windows 11, the system comes preconfigured with a range of default settings that Microsoft believes are suitable for most users. Beyond these promotional features, ...