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    Example: Why aren't application downloads routinely done over HTTPS? Commented Aug 30, 2012 at 20:12
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    Not directly related, but an interesting take by Troy Hunt: troyhunt.com/i-wanna-go-fast-https-massive-speed-advantage Basically HTTP/2 only works with TLS, so using HTTPS can improve the speed (if the client and server uses HTTP/2). Commented Jul 25, 2016 at 11:07
  • IMO, browsers should not accept an address without scheme at all. If you want to find info about a domain name or an IP address, this is a pain in the ass with Chrome and other browsers that don't have a separate search field. Commented Apr 19, 2017 at 16:45
  • what does it mean default? is it not a) configuration of a browser and b) configuration of a web server. I think most browsers and most web servers have https by default Commented Sep 8, 2021 at 12:36