There are some habits in our daily lives that we just can’t do without, and changing them isn’t easy at all. In my opinion, for many of us, our web browser is one such habit. That’s why we download Google Chrome on our devices instead of using the Edge or Safari that comes pre-installed. It feels like we never switched to a new device as we continue using the same browser with the same features and settings. However, it seems that this situation isn’t pleasing to some companies. According to recent information, Microsoft is forcing Outlook and Teams to open links in Edge. Here are the details…
Microsoft is forcing Outlook and Teams to open links in Edge
Introduced in 2015, Microsoft Edge brought an end to the 20-year reign of Internet Explorer and has undoubtedly become one of the best browsers in the market. However, it has been unable to achieve the success it deserves. Many first-time Windows users still download Google Chrome as their first task. In fact, a recent report revealed that Microsoft Edge is in worse shape than we thought, losing its second place in the computer browser market to Safari.
In response to these developments, Microsoft has taken some “unpleasant” measures to change the course. According to notifications sent to IT admins through the Microsoft 365 admin center, Outlook and Teams will no longer use your default browser to open clicked links. Instead, they will force users to use Microsoft Edge. This won’t change your default browser settings, and you can continue to use alternatives like Google Chrome for everything else.
However, as part of the Windows operating system, these two essential applications will take away your customizable settings and push you to use Microsoft Edge. Users quickly reacted to this development, and Microsoft has defended the move, stating that it aims to simplify the user experience and reduce task switching between windows and tabs. Still, this weak defense has failed to satisfy anyone. The company may need to reconsider its approach if it wants to win over users and maintain a positive image.
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