How to Change Default Open Apps on Your Device

Learn to effortlessly change your default open apps for web browsers, email clients, and more in just a few steps.

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To change the default open app, navigate to your device's settings. On most systems, this can be done by finding 'Apps' or 'Applications' and selecting 'Default Apps'. Choose the app category (e.g., web browser, email client) and select your preferred app from the list. This quick adjustment ensures your preferred applications always open by default without extra steps.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are default apps? Default apps are applications that your device uses automatically for certain tasks, such as browsing the web or managing emails.
  2. How do I change default app settings on iOS? To change default app settings on iOS, go to Settings, scroll to the app you want to change, and select Default Browser or Default Mail App.
  3. Can I set my own default apps on my computer? Yes, you can set your preferred default apps on both Windows and Mac computers through their respective settings.

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