Microsoft has stopped promoting Edge when you change the default browser

In order to adhere to the regulations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union, Microsoft is implementing adjustments to its services and apps. As a result, pop-up advertisements for Edge will no longer appear when users attempt to change their default browser in Windows 10 and 11. Continue reading "Microsoft has stopped promoting Edge when you change the default browser"

Edge 122 introduces a new sidebar button, here’s how to disable it

With the latest Edge 122 release, Microsoft has added a new button to the Edge toolbar. It allows hiding the sidebar with a single click. But it only appears when you turn off the Copilot. Continue reading "Edge 122 introduces a new sidebar button, here’s how to disable it"

Microsoft Edge gets a separate search box

Microsoft Edge may soon get a dedicated search box, resembling the look of many browsers from the early 2000s. Unlike the address bar, the search box will allow you to pick the desired search engine for the typed terms, which adds extra convenience. On the other hand, it steals the toolbar space, so a smaller part of a URL will remain visible. Continue reading "Microsoft Edge gets a separate search box"

Tab auto grouping in Edge leaks your open sites to Microsoft

Since March, Microsoft is testing the tab auto grouping feature in the Edge browser. By selecting the "group similar tabs" in the tab menu, you can make it create several tab groups united by the topic and domain. However, Microsoft forgot to mention that this feature will send URLs of open websites to their servers. Continue reading "Tab auto grouping in Edge leaks your open sites to Microsoft"

With KB5034204, Edge forcibly imports Chrome tabs, here’s a workaround

After installing the KB5034204 update for Windows 11, the Microsoft Edge browser automatically opens all tabs from Chrome. It silently imports them even if you have earlier disabled the appropriate option. Continue reading "With KB5034204, Edge forcibly imports Chrome tabs, here’s a workaround"

Microsoft Edge 121 released, adds AVIF and AV1 support, Typo protection

Microsoft today released Edge 121 stable. The update is notable for adding support for AVIF and AV1 media formats. Organizational branding for customers, updated experience into Browser Essentials, and Typo protection policies for URLs are among other changes. Continue reading "Microsoft Edge 121 released, adds AVIF and AV1 support, Typo protection"

Microsoft Edge Screenshot tool has got AI features, OCR and online text search

Starting in Edge Canary version 122.0.2348.0, Microsoft greatly improved the integrated screenshot tool. The feature has received rebranding by changing its name from 'Web capture' to 'Screenshot'. Also, it is now works with ANY window and app, and not limited to the open web page. But the most important change is integration of Copilot AI and tools like OCR/text, and online search options by image and recognized text.

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Microsoft has quietly rebranded mobile Edge to Microsoft Edge: AI Browser

The mobile version of the Edge browser has been recently rebranded by Microsoft as Microsoft Edge: AI Browser. This update applies to the iOS and Android versions of the browser. Continue reading "Microsoft has quietly rebranded mobile Edge to Microsoft Edge: AI Browser"

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