This week's Edge Dev release, which is build 88.0.680.1, features a number of improvements. The support for enhanced copy and paste on Mac, and policy management for Startup boost are among them.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft enables Tab and History Sync in Microsoft Edge
This has finally happened. Microsoft has begun testing the tab and history sync feature in Microsoft Edge. This means that you can easily pick up where you left off by closing Edge on one of your computers and opening it on the other.
Windows 10 version 20H2 now displays Edge promotional pop-ups
In addition to ads that Microsoft runs on its services including Outlook, as well as in the Start menu and Windows Search, a new type of promotional recommendations has been spotted by Windows version 20H2 users. A pop-up appears above the pinned Edge icon in the taskbar, and it tries to draw your attention to the app.
Edge Vertical Tabs are now available in the Dev and Canary channels
Microsoft has made the Vertical Tabs feature available to Dev and Canary channel users of Microsoft Edge. Earlier available as an experimental feature, it is now accessible to everyone.
Enable or Disable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge
Here is How you can enable or disable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft has updated the Edge browser with a new option that speeds up the browser startup performance. By using a number of techniques, it allows Microsoft Edge to open much faster.
Web Capture tool in Microsoft Edge has received Full Page option
The Web Capture tool in Microsoft Edge that allow taking screenshots of the open page in the browser, has got a small addition. In addition to the rectangular area selection, there is a full page capture button.
Enable Desktop PWA Tab Strips in Microsoft Edge
How to Enable Desktop PWA Tab Strips in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is actively working on running Progressive Web Apps (PWA) inside Edge tabs. The latest Canary build introduces a new flag that enables the tabbed interface in PWAs. The feature is available starting in today's Edge Canary build 88.0.678.0.
Microsoft Edge for Linux is here, you can download and try it
Microsoft has finally made available the Edge browser for Linux. The build 88.0.673.0 from the Dev channel is now available for download. It is wrapped into a DEB package, so it can easily be installed in Ubuntu, Debian, and their derivatives.
You can now add comments to PDF text selection in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has received a little addition to the built-in PDF reader feature. If you select some text in a PDF file, you can right-click on the selection and add a comment to it. The sticky note-like user interface will allow you to express some idea regarding the selection you want to remember.
Reset Sync in Microsoft Edge and Delete Sync Data
How to Reset Sync in Microsoft Edge and Delete Sync Data
Microsoft Edge now allows resetting the sync data locally and remotely. When you perform the reset sync procedure, the browser will also delete the information uploaded to Microsoft's servers. Here's how to use this new feature.
