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But does Windows still keep being a weirdo and notify every time in the notification bar when I use Google Chrome? It really feels like its stalking and makes m

• Macha 10y ago
  I mean, as the article points out, I can't help but feel Google brought this one on themselves with browser ads on the google homepage...
  • mistermann 10y ago
    Which appear even if you're using Chrome....sigh.
  • nol13 10y ago
    not to forget keeps bugging me to make google my default search engine. i mean if my default was set to ask.com maybe, if i set my default to ddg, it was probably on purpose.. and on that note, why/how are they able to detect that google isnt my default search anyway?
    • duckmuck 10y ago
      I've seen that message even when google is my default search engine. So I think it might just be something that shows up for everyone. I was using firefox though, perhaps Chrome + Default google will get rid of the message.
• m4x 10y ago
  At least Windows a) only does this when on battery power, b) for a valid reason, and c) hides it in the offscreen notification area. Every time I use Google Search in Edge a prominent pop-up window asks me to switch browsers. It's extremely frustrating!
  • andoon 10y ago
    For a valid reason?
    • m4x 10y ago
      If Edge uses ~36% less power then yes, it's a valid tip. MS are obviously also angling for more Edge users, but it does legitimately increase battery life.