The Sleeping Tabs feature in Microsoft Edge will reduce resource usage. Microsoft is currently working on a new feature for their Edge browser. Called 'Sleeping Tabs', it will extend device battery life and reduce its power consumption by putting background tabs into the idle state. Today, the company revealed some details of how it works.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is finally coming to Linux users next month
Microsoft is going to start testing a Linux version of Microsoft Edge in October 2020. The browser is expected to become available via the Edge Insider website, and in a repo for popular Linux distros.
Enable or Disable Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge
How to Enable or Disable Sleeping Tab in Microsoft Edge
The Sleeping Tabs feature in Microsoft Edge will reduce resource usage. Microsoft is currently working on a new feature for their Edge browser. Called 'Sleeping Tabs', it will extend device battery life and reduce its power consumption by putting background tabs into the idle state.
Disable or Enable Suggested Passwords in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge now suggests using auto-generated strong secure passwords.
Microsoft has added a new useful feature to the Canary version of the browser. When you are signing to a web site, Edge generates a strong, secure password that you can use. It will also save it to your saved passwords.
Today’s Edge Dev 87.0.637.0 allows opening Shy UI on touchscreen devices
Microsoft has updated the Dev channel with Edge 87.0.637.0. It is a minor release with mostly general fixes and improvements. It includes one new feature - the ability to open the 'Shy UI' with a gesture on touchscreens.
Edge now allows translating a selected text on a page
Microsoft has updated the built-in translator feature, so it is now possible to select a portion of the text on a web page, and instantly translate it with Bing. The option has landed in the Canary branch of the browser.
KB4576754 force installs Edge Chromium in Windows 10 version 2004
Microsoft has released KB4576754, a new update that force installs the Edge browser in Windows 10 version 2004 and older releases. Similar to KB4559309, after installing the above patch Microsoft Edge appears installed and pinned to the taskbar, and the uninstall button is grayed out in the list of installed apps.
Edge now allows creating InPrivate Browsing shortcut with one click
An option to create a shortcut to directly open Chrome in Incognito mode was recently introduced in Chrome. Finally, it has also become available in Microsoft Edge.
Edge Dev 87.0.634.0 makes new Download UI available to everyone
Microsoft has updated the Edge Dev channel with a new feature, the new Download UI, which was earlier available to select small group of Insiders. Now, starting in build 87.0.629.0 and above, Edge can ask users if they want to Open, Save As, Save, or Cancel a download. This is also available in the Canary channel.
Microsoft Edge receives a new Web Capture feature
The Canary branch of Microsoft Edge is updated with a new feature. Microsoft is currently testing 'Web Capture', a new option that allows capturing and sharing a portion of a web page.
