Most users never change the default settings of a new device or software application—a phenomenon known as the "status quo bias." Because humans tend to accept the pre-configured state, tech companies hold immense power when choosing default privacy, notification, and battery-saving configurations. Choice Overload vs. Agency
Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and biometric locks. The Threat of "Dark Patterns" settings
The design of a settings menu heavily influences user behavior and mental well-being. The Power of Defaults Most users never change the default settings of