It appears that Microsoft is getting ready to release an early preview build for its Chromium-based Edge web browser soon, as it has just launched the 'Microsoft Edge Insider Addons' website.This website will allow users to test out add-ons (also known as extensions) for the upcoming release of Edge, which Microsoft has rebuilt to be based on the Chromium engine – like Edge’s biggest competitor, Chrome.Chrome continues to dominate the browser worldMicrosoft confirms Edge will be able to use Google Chrome ExtensionsHow to fix Google ChromeThe Microsoft Edge Insider Addons page was spotted by Twitter user WalkingCat, and gives us a hint at what kind of add-ons we can expect to see in the upcoming Chromium Edge.Add-ons aplentyAdd-ons are installed into web browsers to add extra functionality, such as ad-blocking or password management. Microsoft’s original Edge web browser has been criticized by its lack of add-ons, especially compared to its rivals Firefox and Chrome.By … [Read more...] about These are some of the add-ons coming to Microsoft’s new Chromium-based Edge
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How to manage Microsoft Edge settings on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Alongside the new features and enhancements, starting with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Microsoft Edge introduces several visual refinements, including a redesigned experience to manage the browser settings. The new experience copies the design available in the Hub with an extra-wide flyout (which you can expand or collapse) that provides faster access to settings. In addition, the new settings are divided into four groups, including General, Privacy & security, Password & autofill, and Advanced, and the options have been reorganized with better descriptions to make them easier to understand and navigate (in most cases). In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to get familiar with the new settings experience on Microsoft Edge starting with the October 2018 Update. How to navigate and manage settings on Microsoft Edge Once you install the October 2018 Update, and you need to customize the browser, you'll find a new flyout that includes four pages with … [Read more...] about How to manage Microsoft Edge settings on the Windows 10 October 2018 Update
How to manage Microsoft Edge autofill settings
Microsoft Edge has been able to automatically fill out information on websites for a while now, but it was limited to passwords and form entries (partially). However, starting with the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803), the web browser introduces autofill changes to improve the overall experience. In this new version, in addition to autofill passwords and form entries, the browser now can save and manage credit card information to fill in payment details more quickly. Also, you can now edit form entries, and autofill for saved passwords is available using an InPrivate session, too. In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to manage autofill settings for passwords, form entries, and cards on Microsoft Edge. How to manage autofill settings on Microsoft Edge In order to access and manage the autofill settings on Microsoft Edge, do the following: Open Microsoft Edge's main menu. Click on Settings. Under "Advanced settings," click the View Advanced settings button. … [Read more...] about How to manage Microsoft Edge autofill settings
Microsoft doubles down on Android, announces new cross-platform features
For most of us, this week is likely to be important because of Google's I/O developer conference, which starts tomorrow. But Microsoft is also desperately trying to push its own relevance on the Android platform at the company's Build 2018 developer conference, which began today and is scheduled to overlap with I/O. Details are sparse, but Microsoft has revealed that it is planning on updating its Android launcher to support the Timeline feature from Windows 10 for enhanced workflow, and it will also be rolling out a new "Your Phone" app for notification mirroring and file sharing. For the unfamiliar, Timeline is a cross-device (and now, cross-platform) system made by Microsoft to allow you to move easily between devices, in the vein of Apple's OSX/iOS Continuity. So long as a given app or service supports it, you can pick up whatever it is you were looking at or doing when you swap between supported devices. Other new features announced for the launcher include … [Read more...] about Microsoft doubles down on Android, announces new cross-platform features
What’s new with Microsoft Edge in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update
The April 2018 Update is the fifth major release of Windows 10, and alongside the lengthy list of new features and improvements, it also delivers a new version of Microsoft Edge. Starting with version 1803, the default web browser for Windows 10 isn't significantly changing its visuals or the way you use it, but there are many new changes and features that improves the overall experience. For example, in the updated version of Edge, you'll find visual tweaks using more Fluent Design elements. The PDF, EPUB, and Reading view experiences receive several changes. Microsoft enables Service Workers and the Push and Cache APIs to push notifications to Action Center and access websites and services offline. You can now use extensions InPrivate mode, print web pages without ads, and much more. In this Windows 10 guide, we'll take a closer look at the most significant improvements shipping with Microsoft Edge for the April 2018 Update. Microsoft Edge new features and changes In Microsoft Edge … [Read more...] about What’s new with Microsoft Edge in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update