Replace These 11 Default Apps in Windows 11

TechSpot·Jun 18

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Some outlets are reporting on the possibility of replacing default apps in windows 11, with various suggestions for which apps to replace and what to replace them with. There appears to be some dissatisfaction with certain default settings and features in windows 11, with some users recommending changes to improve the user experience. The specific apps and settings in question are not universally agreed upon, with different outlets suggesting different changes.

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