How to Change Default App on Windows and Mac

Today, in this article we will show you how to Change Default App on Windows and Mac. Microsoft forces its preferred apps and settings on you as soon as you sign into Windows 11 or 10 and Mac. You don’t have to use a Microsoft account to log in, you don’t have to use Bing search, and you don’t have to use Edge if you don’t like it.

When you use a computer for work, you have to deal with different kinds of things every day. By default, Windows 11/10 pairs each file extension with an app that can read it. This will let you use a certain programme to automatically open a certain type of file. For example, a.txt text file will always open in the Notepad app.

In most cases, it works fine and lets you quickly get to the file’s information. When it comes to opening files like papers and pictures, your Mac is pretty smart. So when you double-click on something to open it, it will open it in what it thinks is the best app. But there may be times when you want each item to open in a different app.

How to Change Default App on Windows

1. Click on the Start menu. It’s the Windows logo in the bottom left of your screen.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Click on System.
4. Click on Default apps.
5. Click on the app you want to change under the category of your choosing. You have some options for categories:
   • Email
   • Maps
   • Music player
   • Photo viewer
   • Video player
   • Web browser
6. Click on the app you want to make the default.

How to Change Default App on Mac

1. Right-click on a file that you want to change the app for and select Get Info.
2. Click Open With if the section isn’t already expanded.
3. Now click the dropdown and choose an app you want to open the file in by default.
4. Click Change All & Continue when the Finder asks you if you’re sure.

What are default apps?

When you double-click a certain type of file, like an MP3 or JPG, your Mac will instantly open a programme that can be used to interact with or change the content of the file. This is helpful most of the time, but sometimes you might not want to open iTunes to listen to a few seconds of an audio file or Pages when you want to change a Word file. In these cases, you can either change the app that your Mac uses briefly or make it so that that file type is always opened by a different app. If you want to know more information about this Visit Official Apple Support site.

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