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Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by solardev »

andyferris wrote: post #549
BudaDude wrote: post #464

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's not that its green thats the issue, is the shade of green they chose. It does not contrast well with white text and makes it hard to read.

You know, I've always noticed that iMessages were blue and SMS were green, but I've never found one more or less legible than the other. To me the fact that they are different colours is nice. I worry this a subjective matter, i.e. if the colours were reversed some people would make exactly the same complaint. The actual argument really should focus on whether phone providers should use some interoperable standard mo…

That's what RCS is but Apple doesn't want to join. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services?wp...

iMessage is apparently a differentiator for them.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by solardev »

vladvasiliu wrote: post #346
SebastianKra wrote: post #305

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Apple are experts are experts at creating these patterns that fall just at the edge of being classified as anti-consumer, to the point where you frequently find heated discussions about whether they are. Battery throtteling on the iPhone 6s; The sandboxing / sideloading discussion; The no-iCloud experience; The way that regular bluetooth headsets work fine, but AirPods work even better; How unauthorized Apps on MacOS…

> The way that regular bluetooth headsets work fine, but AirPods work even better What do you mean by this? I have an iPhone but don't have airpods, just "regular" BT headphones. Under windows, they're hit or miss (sometimes they don't reconnect), but they work pretty well under iOS and mac os. They work best under linux (!), especially since it's the only one to support LDAC (though I understand some non-sony androi…

Apple first party devices have proprietary H1/H2 chips that supplement the Bluetooth stack and enable easier pairing, audio sharing, spatial positioning, etc.

https://www.soundguys.com/how-does-apple-h1-chip-work-21049/

That only works if you use two Apple devices together. You don't get those functions with other Bluetooth on a Mac, or using Airpods with an Android. It doesn't really make that big of a difference IMO but it's there.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by shortcake27 »

SebastianKra wrote: post #305
acomjean wrote: post #89

Its getting worse everywhere: some things I've noticed: Mobil Safari seems to be using the search bar to hijack my google search (Particularly for locations which open in apple maps) Although I'm mostly linux these days I went to install an alternative browser on a windows machine (using edge to download). I mentioned this in another post, but edge seems to watch for "chrome" or "firefox" downloads and politely remin…

Apple are experts are experts at creating these patterns that fall just at the edge of being classified as anti-consumer, to the point where you frequently find heated discussions about whether they are. Battery throtteling on the iPhone 6s; The sandboxing / sideloading discussion; The no-iCloud experience; The way that regular bluetooth headsets work fine, but AirPods work even better; How unauthorized Apps on MacOS…

> The way that regular bluetooth headsets work fine, but AirPods work even better

bluetooth headphones work to the best of their ability on Apple devices. Apple invented a better technology for their own headphones to improve problems inherent with bluetooth. I’m struggling to understand how improving upon a flawed technology is anti-consumer? Apple devices still support bluetooth, and Apple headphones work with non-Apple devices over bluetooth.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by thebruce87m »

flagrant_taco wrote: post #570
thebruce87m wrote: post #499

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You keep mentioning cooling / heat - this is the first I’ve ever heard of this in relation to batterygate, and in fact the first I’ve ever heard of any battery “overheating” (generating more heat?) as a result of a normal ageing process - where are you getting this from?

My understanding was that the concerns were related to degraded batteries having a lower voltage potential. The hardware and software were shipped with performance optimized to the initial voltage curves of the battery. Once that voltage curve decreases slightly the device will either reboot when the processor attempts to run at a higher clock speed than the battery voltage can support, or the battery can technically…

There is no “overdrive” as you suggest. With a higher internal resistance you get a bigger voltage drop internally. There is way to overcome this.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by kakadu »

acomjean wrote: post #89

Its getting worse everywhere: some things I've noticed: Mobil Safari seems to be using the search bar to hijack my google search (Particularly for locations which open in apple maps) Although I'm mostly linux these days I went to install an alternative browser on a windows machine (using edge to download). I mentioned this in another post, but edge seems to watch for "chrome" or "firefox" downloads and politely remin…

> Its getting worse everywhere:

I was introduced to the following concept[1] some time back, and I can't help but think it gives a very reasonable explanation as to why everything is a subscription these days.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendency_of_the_rate_of_profit...

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by executesorder66 »

timbit42 wrote: post #489
executesorder66 wrote: post #254

I'm loving the new Microsoft.

What's new about them? They have always been crap.

I thought the sarcasm would be more obvious. Why would anyone love this change?

I was making fun of all the idiots that always comment "loving the new microsoft" when in fact, as you say, nothing is new, and they are as shit as ever.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by raxxorraxor »

tut-urut-utut wrote: post #288
0xffff2 wrote: post #281

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What is the benefit of doing this over simply installing Firefox on Windows? After you download the Firefox installer, you're done with Windows "messing" with you.

The Windows Firefox will be removed by an enterprise security suite forced upon you from your IT security. Or bogged down by antivirus. Luckily for us, 99,99% of those corporate security and IT drones have no idea what you can do with wsl.

There is a portable version of Firefox that so far seems to run everywhere. The benefits you get with a portable browser are quite amazing.

Of course, that limits system integration, but you can still register it as a default browser.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by SebastianKra »

lmm wrote: post #537
SebastianKra wrote: post #305

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Apple are experts are experts at creating these patterns that fall just at the edge of being classified as anti-consumer, to the point where you frequently find heated discussions about whether they are. Battery throtteling on the iPhone 6s; The sandboxing / sideloading discussion; The no-iCloud experience; The way that regular bluetooth headsets work fine, but AirPods work even better; How unauthorized Apps on MacOS…

The stuff Apple does is even more blatantly anti-consumer than their competitors. The difference is that Apple have fans who will defend them, in a way that Microsoft, Google or Facebook don't really. It's the reality distortion field, not Apple being better at straddling the line.

I considered that, but no, the discussions in this thread alone should be evidence, that it's not that clear cut.

Re: Outlook now ignores Windows' Default Browser and opens links in Edge by default

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Post by bad_username »

procarch2019 wrote: post #63
bbotond wrote: post #25

I switched to Linux 4 years ago because of these dark patterns. No regrets.

I think anyone using outlook is probably using it out of necessity for work. Not everyone can just jump to Linux when they work in a company.

Thunderbird works pretty well with Office365 accounts.
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