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By David Uzondu · Posted
Microsoft will finally stop shoving Edge down your throat, on one condition by David Uzondu Avid Windows users must be familiar with the dirty tactics Microsoft employs to push its Edge browser. It's a song as old as time; remember when Internet Explorer was primarily used as a tool to download Chrome or Firefox because it was the only thing available? Shortly after IE died, Edge inherited that legacy, becoming the browser you often had to use just to get the browser you actually wanted. Even Microsoft knows this: For years, we have endured the relentless pop-ups after updates, third parties being blocked from changing the default browser on Windows 11, banners appearing when you dare visit a competitor's download page, a fake "how to uninstall Edge" guide, and links within Windows apps that just had to open in Edge, regardless of your set preferences. Microsoft has announced it is dialing back some of this aggressive behavior, promising a reprieve from the constant Edge bombardment. But (and it's a pretty big but) this only applies if you're in the EEA. This shift isn't Microsoft suddenly having a profound change of heart and deciding to respect user choice out of the goodness of its heart. No, this is all thanks to the Digital Markets Act, a major EU rule that targets big online platforms, what they call "gatekeepers", because these companies have a huge impact on how the digital market works. So, what is actually changing for users in the EEA? For starters, Microsoft Edge will not prompt you to set it as the default browser unless you actually open it directly, like by clicking its icon on the taskbar. This specific change started rolling out with Edge version 137.0.3296.52. Other Microsoft apps will also stop bugging you to reinstall Edge if you dared to remove it, with updates for this rolling out in June to Windows 10 and 11. And speaking of default browsers, this is where a significant improvement lies. Previously, hitting "Set default" for your browser in Windows was half baked, only grabbing basic web links like http and https and HTML files. Now, if you're in the EEA, setting your default browser will also cover more obscure link types like ftp and "read," plus a wider array of web-related file formats such as .mht, .svg, .xml, and even .pdf files, provided your chosen browser says it can handle them. The Bing app and those Windows Widgets, which previously had a nasty habit of ignoring your browser choice, will also start opening web links in your default browser. Hallelujah. Users in the EEA will also gain the ability to uninstall the Microsoft Store entirely later this year, though apps previously installed from it will still receive updates. Windows Search is also getting an upgrade in the EEA. Right now, searching from the taskbar mostly just sends you to Bing, no matter what browser you use. But for users in the EEA, other apps will be able to plug into Windows Search and show web results too. If an app registers as a web search provider, it'll start working as soon as you install it. You'll also be able to see results from multiple providers in the search interface, not just Bing. The usual scoping tabs will still be there if you want to filter things, but the default view will be more varied. And yes, you'll even be able to reorder the providers in Settings. These changes are already in Windows Insider builds and are expected to roll out to Windows 10 and 11 in early June. -
By WaynesWorld · Posted
A few things I am wondering about for S3: A. What's Pike doo gonna look like this time around....yea I've watched the trailers & it looks poofed up, but still.... B. When will the unintelligible, physco-babbling Pelia go away (or at least learn how to speak English properly, without that crappy, slurred accent that sounds like she's on crack, Mary Jane, & LSD at the same time) ? Hopefully Scotty's arrival will mean her departure is near.... C. When do we get to see more of the stunningly gorgeous No. 1, preferably in regular/civilian clothes that show off her physical attributes better ? D. Is Spock EVER gonna get laid properly, human style ? I feel certain that Christine could make any Vulcan-human horizontal bomp a thing to remember for a LONG time E. Can we PLEEEEEEZE get rid of the hatchet-head/buzz cut hair styles on Ortega & anyone else that has it.... But otherwise, as Pike says: HIT IT ! -
By WaynesWorld · Posted
RIP Hotlips..... IMHO, her best scenes were the few where she dared to let her REAL feminine side show through from underneath all that crappy, worn-torn soldier facade that she had to keep up with...she instantly lit up every room or situation where she was featured ! -
By Copernic · Posted
Helium Converter 3.3.69.0 by Razvan Serea Helium Converter is a free Windows utility for converting audio files between formats such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, WMA, OGG, and WAV. It supports batch conversion, preserves or updates tag information, and offers features like volume normalization. With a simple interface, it's ideal for users who need to convert large music libraries quickly and efficiently while retaining metadata. Helium Converter key features: Supports file formats: MP3, MP4, FLAC, AAC, M4A, WMA, WAV, OGG, OPUS, APE.... Batch conversion for large music libraries Preserves and edits metadata (ID3, Vorbis Comments, etc.) Volume normalization to equalize loudness Album art extraction and embedding Drag-and-drop interface for quick file selection Adjustable encoding parameters (bitrate, sample rate, channels) Uses internal codecs for consistent performance Supports CUE sheets for split track conversion File renaming based on tags during export Unicode support for international file and tag names Logging of conversion processes for troubleshooting Multi-core CPU support for faster conversions Download: Helium Converter 3.3.69.0 | 25.1 MB (Freeware) Links: Helium Converter Home Page | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware -
By WaynesWorld · Posted
Since it's been quite a while since the last episode aired, would it be fair (or cruel) to refer to Peggy as a MILF, or even a SMILF ? HAHAHAHAHAHA
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