You can change your default browser in the default app or browser settings. In Windows 10 click on Home > Settings > App > Predefined app, then click Web Browser and choose your preferred browser. In Windows 11 click on Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps and select your preferred browser before clicking the button Imposta eat predefined.
How to change the default browser in Windows 11
Setting Chrome or any other browser as the default browser in Windows 11 is pretty easy. Just remember to download Chrome, or whichever browser you prefer, before you begin.
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Click on Home and type Predefined app. Click apri.
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Scroll down the list and select the browser you want to use as default.
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Click on Imposta eat predefined to set this browser as the default for each file and link type. Alternatively, scroll through the options to separately set a specific default browser for each file and link type.
Whichever default browser you choose for individual file types, ensure you have better web security by installing a free, dedicated Windows 11 antivirus tool.
How to change the default browser in Windows 10
The procedure for changing the default browser in Windows 10 is very similar to the one for Windows 11. But if you're working on an older laptop, check which browser consumes the most battery before changing it to make sure you're not slowing down your computer.
Here's how to change the default browser in Windows 10:
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Click on Home and type Predefined app. Click apri.
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Scroll up to Web Browser and click on the currently listed browser. A list of other available browser options will appear.
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Select a different browser from the list.
If you decide to keep Edge as your default browser, be sure to clear your cache periodically and block pop-ups in Edge to avoid problems with your browsing experience.
How to change the default browser on a Mac
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Make sure your favorite web browser is installed.
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Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select System Preference.
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Select Generali.
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Choose a web browser from the dropdown menu Browser web di default.
If you have chosen Firefox on your Mac, further improve your experience by removing annoying Firefox pop-ups. If you ultimately decide you don't want to change your default browser, check out our guide to finding out how to block pop-ups in Safari.
How to change the default browser on an iPad or iPhone
To set your default browser to open in a browser other than Safari when you tap a link on your iPhone or iPad, open Settings on your device, then scroll down and tap your favorite browser app. Tap then Default browser app and choose the desired browser.
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Make sure your favorite browser app is installed.
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Go to Settings and scroll down until you find theWhatsapp for your preferred browser (for example, Chrome), then tap it.
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Toccata Default browser app. Then choose the browser app you want to set as default.
How to change default browser in android
You can change the default browser to Android from the pre-installed Google Chrome mobile browser (or the Samsung Internet browser for Samsung devices) to Settings > App > Predefined app.
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Make sure your favorite browser app is installed.
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apri Settings > App. Then select Choose default apps.
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Toccata App Browser and then select your preferred default browser app.
Check out our article on the best security apps for Android phones to optimize Android security in general.
How to set your default browser in browser settings
In addition to changing your default browser in your computer settings, you also have the option to change it directly in your browser. After installing a new browser, you will typically be prompted to set it as your default browser immediately. If you don't do it right away, you can also decide to set it later through the specific browser settings in both Mac and Windows.
Here's how to set the most common browsers as default via browser settings:
Choosing a default browser
This guide has shown how to change browser settings in various operating systems. Now we will help you choose the best browser for security and privacy. A good browser must be fast and easy to use. But the best browsers will also include security and privacy features like these:
