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Microsoft now permits uninstalling Edge, Bing, and OneDrive to adhere to the EU's Digital Markets Act. (www.ghacks.net)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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These changes are only applicable to users in the EEA. For those outside the region, Windows will continue to function as it is!

The changes to Windows for DMA-compliance include:

You can now uninstall Edge and Bing web search using the built-in settings. Earlier, the option was greyed out.
Third-party web search application developers can now utilize the Windows search box in the taskbar using the instructions provided by Microsoft and choose any web browser to show results from the web.
Microsoft will no longer sign-in users to Edge, Bing, and Microsoft Start services during the initial Windows setup experience.
Data collected about the functioning of non-Microsoft apps, primarily bug detection and its effects on the OS, from Windows PCs will not be used for competitive purposes.
Microsoft, from now on, will need explicit user consent before combining data from the OS and other sources. It will also deliver new consent screens where required.

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[–] Wirrvogel@feddit.de 1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Me: "I would like to uninstall Edge and use Firefox for everything!"
Netflix: "With Firefox I won't give you best quality even if you pay for it! Use Edge!"
So Edge stays my video streaming browser for now, but only that.

[–] OfficerBribe@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Try to create PWA and forget about ever opening Edge. It of course will still run in background, but maybe this will feel better.

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social 1 points 6 months ago (2 children)

have you ever seen this website:

http://sunxdcc.com/

[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.de 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Never seen that. What is it?

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

it's a search engine for files that are hosted by irc bots. a little bit of research should be sufficient to let you drop netflix entirely.

[–] PsychedSy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Holy fuck it's like 17yo me and 40yo me worked together to make a website.

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social 1 points 6 months ago

i'm so glad to be of help

[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.de 2 points 6 months ago

It looks really cool and I have never heard about it before... which immediately makes me think this is a honey-pot :D

[–] Wirrvogel@feddit.de 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I am too old to sail the seas. Either I get it legally and convenient or I just stop watching and read a book instead. Not saying others shouldn't, I had my fair share of years out there, but it's not for me anymore.

[–] bigMouthCommie@kolektiva.social 1 points 6 months ago

sad. maybe your grandkid can set it up for you ;)