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Re:Windows 11 will respect default browser for system apps i... by WirelessGigabit on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @10:58AM (#37323153)
Have you used Microsoft Edge recently? It is a dumping ground for all things that Microsoft wants to try in a way that is easier to do than sending A/B testing out via Windows Update.

* Collections

* Shopping

* Browser Essentials

* Website scanning

* Outlook integration

* Games integration

* ...

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Re:Windows 11 will respect default browser for system apps i... by coffeeling on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @12:40PM (#37324757)
They have a OneNote feed sidebar now, too. Actually great for quick notes during browsing. Except that it's part of Edge, which is a privacy disaster full of dark patterns.
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