Microsoft’s PC Manager application has sparked controversy by suggesting that setting Bing as the default search engine will improve PC performance. However, experts argue that the default search engine has no bearing on PC performance or security. The recommendation has been met with skepticism, particularly because PC Manager is marketed as a tool to protect and optimize PCs.
Critics argue that the recommendation is simply an attempt to steer users towards using Bing, a practice commonly employed by tech companies. Microsoft has not provided a rationale for why Bing would be safer or faster to use than other search engines.
While Microsoft is not alone in engaging in such practices, the recent move has raised concerns due to the misleading nature of the recommendation. Experts suggest that users ignore the recommendation and continue using their preferred search engine as it will not impact their PC’s performance.
