Microsoft continues working on improving the built-in password manager in the Edge browser. In the latest Canary builds of Microsoft Edge, the company added new features to enhance the usability and security of your passwords. According to the Microsoft Edge roadmap, those changes will become available once the company releases version 91.
Author: Taras Buria
Taras is here to cover stories about Microsoft and everything around, although sometimes he prefers Apple.
Google released a patch to fix Chrome crashes on Windows and Linux
Last week, a weird bug appeared in Chrome for Windows and Linux. According to numerous complaints from frustrated users, the browser suffered from multiple tabs and extensions crashes; it also showed a gray screen instead of settings and extensions pages. During the weekend, users have been trying different things to bring Chrome back to life. Some advised reinstalling the browser, while others told users to wipe the User Data folder.
Internet Explorer is no longer a part of Windows 10
On May 21, 2021, Microsoft released a new build 21387 to Windows insiders in the Dev channel. In terms of new features or changes, that update contains nothing significant. The biggest shift is that Microsoft no longer bundles the good old Internet Explorer with Windows 10. From now on, Windows 10 has only one browser, which is Edge Chromium.
Disable End Process in Browser Task Manager in Microsoft Edge
Here's how to disable End Process in Browser Task Manager in Microsoft Edge to prevent users from terminating Edge processes using the built-in Task Manager tool of the browser. It is safe to say that every Windows user knows about Task Manager - a crucial tool that allows you to monitor system resources and manage running processes. While the default Task Manager works perfectly for regular apps on your computer, it is not the best option to control a browser. Edge, Chrome, Vivaldi, and other Chromium-based browsers are multi-process applications with a built-in Task Manager tailored specifically for browser needs.
Microsoft brings the Define feature to all web pages in Edge Canary
Earlier this year, Microsoft brought to Edge Chromium one of previously available in Edge Legacy features called "Define." It allows you to find definitions for any word on a web page or PDF document. Initially, that feature was limited to PDF documents only. Now, it works on all web pages.
How to Enable Mini Menus on Text Selection in Microsoft Edge
Mini menus are now available on web pages in Edge Canary, you can enable them with the Mini Menus on Text Selection option. In one of the recent updates to Edge Stable, Microsoft added new mini menus for PDF documents. Those menus simplify the user experience and remove unnecessary options, leaving only the most frequently used features. Microsoft continues working on the idea and now offers simplified menus for all web pages in Edge.
How to Remove Search in Sidebar Context Menu in Microsoft Edge
Here is how to remove Search in Sidebar Context Menu in Microsoft Edge in case you do not like how this feature works or simply want to clean up the context menu.
Search in Sidebar is an Edge feature that Microsoft introduced in 2020. It allows you quickly find some information in a dedicated sidebar without switching to a separate tab. Search results show up in a pane on the right side of the page, showing you web results like definitions, web links, images, videos, etc. Search in Sidebar is similar to the "Ask Cortana" feature in Edge Legacy. It does not use Microsoft's voice assistant, but it comes with additional, previously unavailable capabilities.
Chrome will soon be able to automatically change leaked passwords
Google is working on a new feature that will help you keep your passwords strong and secure. Soon, Chrome, the most popular browser in the world, will be able to detect and auto-correct compromised passwords with a single tap.
How to block the Windows 10 21H1 update
Here's how to block the Windows 10 21H1 update if May 2021 Update is not suitable for you or you have some other reason to avoid it.
On May 18, 2021, Microsoft released Windows 10 21H1, the first "big" update for the operating system this year. Those who have been following the evolution of Windows 10 know that it is not the best idea to install the newest feature update right away.
Windows 10 20H2 is now ready for broad deployment
Each Windows 10 version has a dedicated page in the official documentation where the company keeps track of all the known issues and posts various updates. Users can get relevant information about the "health" of a particular release and its current condition. With Windows 10 21H1 now officially out, Microsoft changed status for the previous version, Windows 10 20H2.
