The Secret Battle Behind Your Web Browser!
summary
Claims that Windows uses dark patterns to reassert Edge dominance, illustrated with screenshots of a big blue button to set defaults and an update screen that silently restores Edge; examples show Teams and Copilot opens links in Edge regardless of user choice. Evidence includes user journeys, hidden settings, and meetings with regulators and Microsoft; a cross‑vendor Browser Choice Alliance exists now. Progress is measurable but limited — DMA wins in one market and other regions remain unaffected — Wavebox is a paid browser fighting to retain users.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00Browser choice battle
- 1:47Microsoft’s gatekeeper tactics
- 3:30Browser Choice Alliance fight
- 6:41Impact on users and developers
- 9:51Fair and open web
- 11:37Call to action
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