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I will do whatever it takes for my non-European windows install to behave like a European windows install.

If I got rid of ads on windows if be much happier with the OS and would not have such a grudge against using it.

I can’t wait until benchmarks are run on the two versions side by side to see if it impacts battery life and or performance.

Wait, what's the RCS news you're referring to OP?

But will they let you disable tracking and telemetry?

I read elsewhere that this good news only benefits EU users of Windows 11.

What is the point of Microsoft keeping Edge when most people avoid it?

I live in the UK, and because of Brexit we won't get this. Thanks Nigel Farage.

How do I trick my computer into thinking I'm in Europe?

This is Microsoft... What's the catch?

I'm desperately waiting for a reputed company like Samsung to ditch windows and introduce linux pre-installed laptops

I wonder if this also applies to allow uninstalling Safari browser on MacOS, and allow other browser engines into iOS devices instead of WebKit Safari clones.

The sad thing is that this happens because someone forces them to comply and not out of principle.

Brussels Effect at work again.

This is the best summary I could come up with:

Microsoft has published a new blog post which details how Windows 11 will be made compliant with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA.)

To be compliant, Microsoft has made several changes to the OS, which now allows users to choose between providers and uninstall most in-box apps.

The company describes these changes as specific to Windows 11 PCs in the EEA, so it's unclear if users outside this area will be able to utilize these functions.

These changes will rollout in preview on Windows 11 in the Insider Beta Channel in the coming weeks, and will become generally available early next year.

The EEA is an economic and political union that spans 27 countries in the European and surrounding area.

In the case of Microsoft, this means not forcing users to use Edge or Bing, and ensuring the OS is interoperable with other services where necessary.

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Will they?

Or will you just be able to hide them?