Core Viewpoint - Microsoft appears indifferent to users employing piracy activation tools for Windows 10/11, as evidenced by the hosting of the well-known MAS activation script on its Azure cloud servers without any action taken against it [1][2][6]. Group 1: Microsoft’s Attitude Towards Activation Tools - Microsoft has not enforced its service terms against the use of the MAS activation script, indicating a lack of concern for individual and home users utilizing such tools [1][6]. - A former Microsoft engineer suggested that as long as users are using Windows 11, Microsoft benefits from the pre-installed software like Microsoft Edge and Bing, which generate revenue [1]. Group 2: Hosting and Accessibility of MAS Script - The MAS activation script is hosted on three different platforms: GitHub, Microsoft Azure, and Cloudflare, ensuring continuous access for users even if one server goes down [3][4][5]. - The first link connects to the GitHub project page, the second to Microsoft Azure, and the third to Cloudflare, providing a reliable fallback system for users [4][5]. Group 3: Implications of Hosting on Microsoft Services - Hosting the activation script on Microsoft’s cloud services is somewhat ironic, yet the lack of action from Microsoft suggests that as long as the script is virus-free, it will not be removed [6].

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft is making changes to its Edge browser policies in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, allowing users in the EU and EEA to uninstall Edge and set other browsers as default without restrictions [1][2]. Group 1 - Microsoft will stop forcing users to use Edge for system links and will allow uninstallation of the browser, but this change is limited to the EU market [1][2]. - Users will be able to set multiple search engines in the Windows 10/11 search box instead of being restricted to Bing [3]. - The default browser settings will now include more protocols, allowing users to open various file types like PDF with their chosen browser instead of Edge [4]. Group 2 - There is speculation that changing the region to an EU country during the Windows 11 OOBE phase may allow non-EU users to access these benefits, but this has yet to be verified [5].

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft is making changes to its Edge browser policies in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, allowing users in the EU and EEA to uninstall Edge and set other browsers as default without interference [1][2]. Group 1 - Microsoft will stop forcing users to use Edge for system links and will allow uninstallation of the browser, but this change is limited to the EU market [1][2]. - Users will be able to set multiple search engines in the Windows 10/11 search box instead of being restricted to Bing [3]. - The default browser settings will now include more protocols such as mht, svg, xml, and pdf, allowing users to open these file types with their chosen browser [4]. Group 2 - There are reports that changing the region to an EU country during the Windows 11 OOBE phase may allow users outside the EU to access these benefits, but this has not been verified yet [5].