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Vietnam’s goods trade balance remained in deficit in the latter half of March 2026, with the deficit reaching 56.48 million USD. A preliminary report from the General Department of Customs showed that in the period March 16–31, Vietnam’s total goods exports and imports rose to about 52.13 billion USD, up…
Microsoft has introduced a new onboarding prompt in the Edge browser that automatically enables Edge to start when users log into Windows 11, displaying a banner that effectively encourages immediate use.
The banner appears at the top of the Edge interface and states: “Edge will now auto-start when you log into Windows, ready whenever you want to browse.” It has been observed in the latest Edge Beta builds.
Instead of requiring user consent through an opt-in choice, Microsoft appears to have implemented the feature as an automatic enablement. Users are presented with a prompt and, unless they quickly select the “No thanks” option, the PC will default to opening Edge at startup.
Analysts characterize the approach as a “forcing use” tactic, noting that disabling the behavior may require users to navigate into settings if the prompt is missed or becomes inconvenient.
Microsoft argues that launching the browser at startup saves time, citing that many users spend a significant portion of their time on the web.
Analysts also suggest the change may be intended to align Edge more closely with Copilot.
The article notes that a recent Copilot update has shifted the native Windows app to a web-wrapped experience running on Edge’s core. In that context, keeping Edge active at login could help Microsoft maintain the presence of its AI ecosystem and browser, even when users choose competing browsers such as Chrome or Firefox.
It remains unclear whether the “Say Hi” startup prompt will change behavior if a user has set another browser as the default. Tests referenced in the article indicate that the startup option continues to appear regardless of system settings.
The article places the new prompt within a broader pattern of criticism directed at Microsoft for tactics that encourage Edge usage, including making it difficult to change the default browser and using persistent invitation messages.
For users seeking tighter control over startup behavior, the article advises declining the prompt to avoid Edge launching automatically.
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
