A small update has landed in Canary builds of Microsoft Edge. For Progressive Web Apps, the browser now provides closer system integration with the ability to use the system Share command from the PWA menu.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge Beta, Dev and Can released for Apple M1
Microsoft has made available more pre-released Edge builds for Apple M1 devices. It is now possible to install the native browser version from any of the Insider channels on MacBook Air (M1, version 2020), MacBook Pro (M1, version 2020, 13"), and Mac mini (version 2020).
Disable Hardware Media Key Handling in Microsoft Edge
How to Disable Hardware Media Key Handling in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge allows using media keys on the keyboard to control the media content playback in the browser. When this feature is enabled, it allows using the Volume Up, Volume Down, or Mute media keys, you will see a special toast notification with buttons that you can use to control media playback.
Edge Dev 89.0.760.0 is out with the following changes
Microsoft has released a new update to the Dev channel of the Edge browser. It is notable for having the Password Monitor enabled on Mac, new policies, and also includes a number of important fixes and improvements.
Microsoft Edge has received a new Downloads flyout
Microsoft has updated the user interface for downloads in the Edge browser. A refined look of the Downloads flyout now includes a number of new useful options.
Edge Dev now supports Apple M1 with build 89.0.752.10
Microsoft has released Edge Dev 89.0.752.10 to Insiders with new improvements and fixes. Two notable changes in the update are native builds for Apple M1 Silicon, and the ability to disable the F12 keys for opening developer tools.
Microsoft Edge has received PDF Search button
By default, Microsoft Edge opens a PDF file when you click on a link to it on some page in the browser. There is a built-in PDF reader feature, that includes all the essential options for you to read a PDF file. Earlier, you could search for text in a PDF file with the Ctrl+F shortcut, but now there is a GUI option for that.
Microsoft Edge Tab and History Sync now available to non-Insiders
Lat year, Microsoft has made the open tab and browsing history sync options to all Edge Insiders. Starting today, the company is rolling out these features to all users, so anyone check the extended sync options in action.
Microsoft Edge Web Capture tool received a new Draw with touch feature
Microsoft has updated the Edge browser with a small but useful feature. It is now possible to enable or disable the Draw with touch feature for the built-in Web Capture tool of the browser.
How to Make Microsoft Edge Use Extension in InPrivate Mode
Make Microsoft Edge Use an Extension in InPrivate Mode
By default, InPrivate mode in Microsoft Edge doesn't allow using installed extensions. However, you may need to enable some extension while using Edge in the private browsing.
