Beware these hidden settings if you use Google Chrome on a Windows PC…
  • Mozilla has issued a warning about Microsoft’s design practices, claiming that the company uses harmful design tactics to influence users to switch to its Edge browser.
  • The report highlights how Microsoft interrupts the installation process of Google Chrome on Windows devices, promoting the security and privacy benefits of Edge.
  • Mozilla calls for regulatory action to restore browser choice and competition across major platforms.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/koBY6

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Well there’s your problem!

  • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    5 months ago

    they can go take a flying fuck at a rolling donut if they think I’m putting that on my system.

    The only way to be serious about that is to not use Windows.

    • Jay@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      I’d like to flip to Linux, but I have an older nvidia card that doesn’t play well with it, so until I upgrade some hardware win 10 will have to do. At least I’m firewalled so I can block their shit when it tries shenanigans like that.