How to change default software

When you open files, do they open in a different software than the one you'd like to use? Sick of links opening in Firefox instead of Google Chrome?

You can reset the default software your computer uses to open different types of files or search the web.

To change a default software, just open your Windows menu in the bottom left hand corner of your screen. Then click on the gear icon to open Settings.

Go to "Apps" and then "Default Apps". Here you can select which software your computer defaults to when you browse the web, look at photos, etc.

More info here.

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