If you were following the Build 2020 event, you may remember that Microsoft was about to create a new web site for Edge add-ons/extensions. Today, Microsoft has launched the new web site with a number of usability improvements.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge 85.0.545.0 is now available in the Dev channel
Microsoft has released Edge Dev 85.0.545.0 to Insiders. It introduces the ability to import data from Edge Legacy on demand, and a number of fixes and improvements.
Microsoft Edge Dev 85.0.538.0 is out with the following changes
Microsoft has released Edge Dev 85.0.538.0 to Insiders. While the release don't include anything you can spot in the UI, it includes a number of important fixes and improvements, and a few new features under the hood.
Make PWA Running on Startup in Edge or Chrome in Windows 10
How to Make a Progressive Web App (PWA) Running on Startup in Edge or Chrome in Windows 10
Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge now allow registering Progressive Web Apps to have startup entries in Windows 10. The change had recently landed in Google Chrome, and has subsequently become available in Edge.
Microsoft started Edge Chromium roll-out via Windows Update
MIcrosoft has started releasing Microsoft Edge Chromium as an update for Windows 10. The package is now available via Windows Update, reaching users of Windows 10 version 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, and 2004.
Microsoft Edge received the Password Monitor feature
With recent updates, Microsoft Edgehas got a new Password Monitor feature. It reminds of the same feature of Firefox, which is intended to check if the passwords you use are weak or already compromised.
Edge Dev 85.0.531.1 released to Insiders
Microsoft today released a new Dev build of the Edge browser to Insiders. By reaching version 85.0.531.1 the browser features preloading of certain webpages for faster searches and browsing. There are also improvements and fixes included in this release.
Microsoft adds new Windows Spellchecker API to all Chromium browsers
Microsoft is working with Google in the Chromium project to add the Windows Spellchecker API to Chromium-based browsers, including Chrome and Edge. The browsers will be able to use it on Windows 8.1 and above.
Edge Dev 84.0.522.5 is out, Edge Dev 85 is on its way to users
Microsoft today released a new Dev build of Microsoft Edge. By issuing version 84.0.522.5 to the Dev channel, Microsoft has noted that it can be the last Edge release built on top of Chromium 84. The next release should use Chromium 85.
How to Play Surf Game in Microsoft Edge 83
How to Play Surf Game in Microsoft Edge 83 Stable
With release of Microsoft Edge 83 in the stable branch, Microsoft has made the hidden built-in game available to everyone. Previously, the game was only available in Canary, Dev and Beta preview versions of the browser.