Microsoft has updated the Dev channel of the Edge browser with a build that was released to users of the Canary branch just a few days ago. Edge Dev 83.0.461.1 is notable for the ability to add all open tabs to a new collection, extension sync, and for Chromium 83 as its base.
Category: Microsoft Edge
Classic Edge is Now Officially Called ‘Edge Legacy’
Microsoft officially renames the classic EdgeHTML browser to Edge Legacy. The Edge name now exclusively belongs to the Edge Chromium browser.
Enable or Disable Site Favicons for Edge Address Bar Suggestions
How to Enable or Disable Address Bar Omnibox Favicons in Microsoft Edge Chromium
When you type something into the address bar of Microsoft Edge Chromium, the list of URL suggestions shows favicons for the web site next to the site name. This feature is enabled by default, and can be enabled or disabled. When it is disabled, Edge shows generic vector icons instead of favicons.
Edge Canary Receives Adverb Recognition for Grammar Tools
With recent updates, Microsoft Edge has received a new option to the Grammar tools of the Reader view (immersive reader). In addition to Nouns, Verbs, and Adjectives, there is a new option to highlight Adverbs.
Microsoft and Google Will Pause Browser Updates
Two software giants, Microsoft and Google, will pause issuing updates to the Edge and Chrome browsers. The decision was taken due to issues with getting the work done in connection with the ongoing Coronavirus crisis.
Edge Dev 82.0.453.2 Includes Family Safety Option, and Fixes
Microsoft has released a new build to the Dev channel of the Edge browser. The new release, 82.0.453.2, is notable for bringing the Family Safety page to browser's settings, and also includes a bunch of fixes.
Add All Open Tabs to Collection in Microsoft Edge
How to Add All Open Tabs to a New Collection in Microsoft Edge
A new update has landed in both Canary and Dev rings of Microsoft Edge. Now it allows you to add all your open tabs to a new collection with one click.
Microsoft Edge Now Includes a Link to Family Safety in Settings
Starting with Edge Canary 82.0.456.0, the app features a dedicated section in Settings for managing Family Safety. As of now, the page is just a link that opens Windows 10 Settings, but this may change in the future.
Microsoft Updates Roadmap for Microsoft Edge
Microsoft has updated its roadmap for Edge Chromium. PDF file navigation has been moved to 'Planned', and most of the New Tab page features were moved from 'Under Review' to 'Planned', giving us a possibility of getting them in March 2020. Also, an option to keep specific cookies when choosing to clear browsing data on close was moved from Planned to Planned for March..
Change New Tab Page Search Engine in Microsoft Edge
How to Change New Tab Page Search Engine in Microsoft Edge Chromium
Microsoft Edge now allows you to change the search engine for the New Tab page, in addition to the address bar search engine. Microsoft has made this possible starting in Edge Canary 82.0.453.0. Here's how you can change the search engine for the search box on the New Tab page.
