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How to Share Page URL via QR Code in Microsoft Edge Chromium
After Google Chrome, Edge has received the ability to generate a QR code for the URL of an open page. The generated QR code will encode the open page URL. It is possible to read the generated ID with a compatible device, e.g. with your phone's camera, and share the URL between devices quickly.
Microsoft has updated the Beta channel of Microsoft Edge with a new build, 83.0.478.13. The release features a number of new features which must be familiar to Dev and Canary Edge Insiders, but was't available before in Beta.
The Dev channel of Microsoft Edge has received a new major version of the app. Edge 84.0.488.1 is now available for download to Edge Insiders, traditionally featuring new options, along with general fixes and improvements.
Microsoft has published a new document that covers privacy aspects of the newest Edge browser. The whitepaper is intended to explain how Microsoft Edge features and services work, and how each may affect your privacy.
Microsoft today released a new Dev build to Edge Insiders. Edge version 83.0.478.5 is notable for fixes for high, constant CPU use in random extensions or tabs. Also, it comes with a few new features, including the ability to select text and read aloud just the selection, support for importing data from Firefox using the Auto Import At First Run management policy, and more.
Microsoft has updated the stable channel of the Edge browser with the build 81.0.416.53. The release comes with a number of new features, includes plenty of fixes and general improvements, and new Group Policies.
The Redmond software giant issued an update to its Edge support schedule which was expected to be closely tied to Google Chrome's support schedule for Windows 7. As you may remember, Google promised to support the retired OS for at least 18 months, until July 2021, and Microsoft was about to follow that time frame.
How to Enable Immersive Reader Mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium (Reading View)
Chromium-based Microsoft Edge includes Immersive Reader mode, formerly known as Reading View in the classic Edge Legacy. It allows removing unnecessary elements from a web page, making it perfect for reading. Here is how to enable and use this feature.
Microsoft today released a new Dev build to Edge Insiders. Microsoft Edge Dev 83.0.474.0 includes a number of improvements from the Canary channel, such as better favorites management, cookie removal exceptions, and more.
How to Reset Settings to Defaults in Microsoft Edge Chromium
The newest browser from Microsoft, Chromium-based Microsoft Edge, allows restoring its default options with one click. It will disable installed extensions, remove pinned tabs, restore the New Tab Page options, the default search engine. The operation will also clear temporary browsing data like cookies, however, your favorites, history and saved passwords will remain available.
