How to Change Your Default Browser on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Changing the default browser on your laptop varies depending on the operating system you’re using. Here are the steps for Windows and macOS:

Windows

1. Open Settings: Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps: Click on “Apps”.
3. Default Apps: In the left sidebar, click on “Default apps”.
4. Web Browser: Scroll down to the “Web browser” section and click on the current default browser.
5. Choose a New Browser: A list of installed browsers will appear. Select the browser you want to set as the default.

macOS

1. Open System Preferences: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select “System Preferences”.
2. Go to General: Click on “General”.
3. Default Web Browser: In the “General” tab, find the “Default web browser” dropdown menu.
4. Choose a New Browser: Click on the dropdown menu and select the browser you want to set as the default.

Linux (Ubuntu)

1. Open Settings: Open the “Settings” application.
2. Go to Default Applications: Navigate to the “Default Applications” section.
3. Web Browser: Click on the current default browser and choose the browser you want to set as the default from the list of installed browsers.

Tips

• Ensure the browser you want to set as default is already installed on your laptop.
• After changing the default browser, you may want to check browser-specific settings for additional configuration.
• Restarting your laptop can sometimes help ensure the changes take effect properly.

Following these steps will help you change the default browser on your laptop to the one you prefer.