Microsoft Escalates its War Against Default Browser Workarounds (Premium)

Microsoft’s response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been nothing short of astonishing. In sharp contrast to Apple’s belligerent non-compliance, the software giant has seemingly acquiesced to the rule of law, is changing Windows to meet its r… Continue reading Microsoft Escalates its War Against Default Browser Workarounds (Premium)

From the Editor’s Desk: Problems, Fixes, and Workarounds (Premium)

My wife makes dinner most nights, which works out nicely because she’s a terrific cook, good enough that there are certain meals we’ll never order in a restaurant. Why pay for something that’s better—and less expensive—to eat at home? My contribution i… Continue reading From the Editor’s Desk: Problems, Fixes, and Workarounds (Premium)

Tilt Shift: Mozilla Shines a Harsh Light on Enshittification in the Smartphone Era (Premium)

The power of defaults is still real, but since the dawn of the smartphone era, platform makers have engaged in ever-escalating enshittification tactics to maintain their dominance. They’ve become much more aggressive in limiting and ignoring user choic… Continue reading Tilt Shift: Mozilla Shines a Harsh Light on Enshittification in the Smartphone Era (Premium)

Advertising is Winning. We Need to Keep Fighting (Premium)

I often feel like we’re part of a vast experiment to see how much enshittification we can endure before we finally push back. Subscription services are leading the charge.
The best subscription services deliver so much value that the ongoing cost seems… Continue reading Advertising is Winning. We Need to Keep Fighting (Premium)