You can now enable the Super Drag Drop feature in Microsoft Edge, so it will allow you to open any link in a new tab by dragging it aside. This works not only for links but for a text selection too. The latter will make Edge search for the text in a new tab. And it also works for images.
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How to keep Edge open when you close the last tab
If you always wanted to keep Edge running when you close last tab, follow the steps in this guide. Microsoft has added a special option to the browser, so it remains always open. When you close the last tab, it will open a new one instead of exiting.
Chrome 120 and Edge 120 are now available with general improvements
Two major software market players, Google and Microsoft, have updated their browsers. On December 6, Google introduced Chrome 120 stable, and today Microsoft Edge has reached the same version number. Both releases are a minor update without drastic changes, major additions, or anything like that. Here are the changes.
How to uninstall Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
You can now uninstall Edge from Windows 11 using two methods. The first one unblocks the uninstaller under Apps > Installed apps in Settings. The other one is possible thanks to new EEA regulations Microsoft now follows. While the company has officially added this option for the EU users only, there is a workaround that allows anyone to remove the browser.
Microsoft Edge is getting a cool Smart Eraser AI feature
With a recent update, the integrated image editor in Microsoft Edge has got an AI powered Smart Eraser for removing objects from the picture. There are also the Retouch, and Background Blur tools.
Microsoft Edge to get real-time video translation feature
Microsoft Edge will soon get a new feature that can translate videos on the fly. An option for that is already available to select Insiders, showing English, French, Spanish, and Russian as supported languages. In Edge Canary there is a new "Translate" button that appears when you hover over a video.
Microsoft Edge can now magnify images on the web
Microsoft has added a new feature to Edge that allows you to right-click on an image on the website, select Magnify image, and view it in a bigger size. Images that fit the screen you will see full-size.
Edge 119 is out, saves Split Screen state between sessions
Microsoft has released a new Edge version 119, which is now available to everyone running the stable version of the browser. Those include the ability to save the Split Screen status between browsing sessions, and new policies to manage sync and sidebar, and more.
Microsoft Edge has got custom theme support
Microsoft Edge now allows you to set a custom theme with a color editor, here's how to enable it. The change has already landed in the Canary version, but is hidden by default.
Edge restores Mica for titlebar and toolbar, here’s how to enable it
The latest Canary build of the Edge browser brings back the Mica effect for the titlebar and toolbar. While it is still disabled by default, it is now easier to enable it with a couple of flags.