Last week, a weird bug appeared in Chrome for Windows and Linux. According to numerous complaints from frustrated users, the browser suffered from multiple tabs and extensions crashes; it also showed a gray screen instead of settings and extensions pages. During the weekend, users have been trying different things to bring Chrome back to life. Some advised reinstalling the browser, while others told users to wipe the User Data folder.
How to Open Browser Task Manager in Microsoft Edge
There are two ways to open Browser Task Manager in Microsoft Edge. This built-in tool is a useful way to monitor resources consumed by tabs, extensions and other browser processes. It is available in most Chromium-based browser, including Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
Microsoft released KB5003214 to Beta and Release Preview Channels
Microsoft today released a new cumulative update for Windows 10, version 21H1, and version 20H2. The update is only available to Windows Insiders. For 20H2, it is available in the Release Preview channel. Insiders running Windows 10 21H1 are getting this patch in the Beta and Release Preview channels.
Internet Explorer is no longer a part of Windows 10
On May 21, 2021, Microsoft released a new build 21387 to Windows insiders in the Dev channel. In terms of new features or changes, that update contains nothing significant. The biggest shift is that Microsoft no longer bundles the good old Internet Explorer with Windows 10. From now on, Windows 10 has only one browser, which is Edge Chromium.
Microsoft officially rolls out Math Solver Preview in Edge
Math Solver is now generally available in Preview to Insiders in all pre-release channels of Microsoft Edge. It no longer required to enable a flag to access it in the browser settings. It is available out of the box in Edge Beta, Canary, and Dev.
Windows 10 Build 21387 drops Internet Explorer and Eco Mode in Task Manager
This Friday, Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 Build 21387 to Insiders in the Dev channel. As it was earlier announced, it no longer includes Internet Explorer 11 preinstalled. But to our surprise, yet another feature is now removed from the OS - the Eco Mode option in Task Manager.
Disable End Process in Browser Task Manager in Microsoft Edge
Here's how to disable End Process in Browser Task Manager in Microsoft Edge to prevent users from terminating Edge processes using the built-in Task Manager tool of the browser. It is safe to say that every Windows user knows about Task Manager - a crucial tool that allows you to monitor system resources and manage running processes. While the default Task Manager works perfectly for regular apps on your computer, it is not the best option to control a browser. Edge, Chrome, Vivaldi, and other Chromium-based browsers are multi-process applications with a built-in Task Manager tailored specifically for browser needs.
How to View Hidden Devices in Device Manager on Windows 10
This post will show you how to view hidden devices in Device Manager on Windows 10. By default, Device Manager shows the devices that are installed in the computer. However, certain devices are not visible in the list.
Microsoft brings the Define feature to all web pages in Edge Canary
Earlier this year, Microsoft brought to Edge Chromium one of previously available in Edge Legacy features called "Define." It allows you to find definitions for any word on a web page or PDF document. Initially, that feature was limited to PDF documents only. Now, it works on all web pages.
How to Enable Mini Menus on Text Selection in Microsoft Edge
Mini menus are now available on web pages in Edge Canary, you can enable them with the Mini Menus on Text Selection option. In one of the recent updates to Edge Stable, Microsoft added new mini menus for PDF documents. Those menus simplify the user experience and remove unnecessary options, leaving only the most frequently used features. Microsoft continues working on the idea and now offers simplified menus for all web pages in Edge.
