Microsoft Edge is now available in all versions compatible with Windows and macOS, to create Better web compatibility with higher performance for clients and ensures less web fragmentation for all web developers.
The community has supported this initiative from the beginning.
To date there have been more than one million downloads of the preview versions, in all supported versions of Windows and Mac, of which 140.000 individual comments have been received.
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• What is Microsoft Edge:
It is a browser developed by Microsoft, based on Google's Chromium.
It was released for Windows 10 and Xbox One in October 2017.
Edge initially included integration with the virtual assistant Cortana.
It has support for extensions hosted in its own Microsoft Store.
It has support for web Store extensions since it was rebuilt in Chromium.
It is not compatible with ActiveX and BHO technologies.
• How Microsoft Edge works:
It is a web browser developed by the Microsoft company, it was launched in 2015 to replace Internet Explorer.
Since that date it has evolved and improved to offer a faster, safer and more efficient browsing experience.
It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
Edge is on par with the most popular browsers on the market: Google, Chrome and Mozilla, Firefox, as an important point has been highlighted to introduce a number of attractive features.
• Requirements and access:
To use Microsoft Edge you need: Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit) version 1709 or newer. 16 GB of RAM or more (maximum 126GB).
It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows and macOS, downloading this browser replaces it with the legacy version of Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 PCs.
For quick access to tools, AI-powered apps, right in the Microsoft Edge sidebar.
• Navigation and search:
It has built-in security and privacy features such as SmartScreen Microsoft Defender, Password Monitor, InPrivate Search, and Kids Mode all help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure, with a memory-saving efficiency mode and support for popular themes and extensions. It is the best browser for gaming on the web with free games.
• Customization and configuration:
Browse with Edge on all your devices. Easily sync your passwords, favorite content, and settings across Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android devices.
You can use the different customization options available to you to decide if you want to use any of them or modify them, it all depends on what you need and what you like.
To change the appearance and colors Use the theme system, press the three-dot button at the top right and press the Settings option that appears on the gear icon.
In the left column, click on the Appearance section, to take you to the screen, where you will find many options related to the browser.
Start with General Appearance, there you can choose between light and dark mode of the browser.
• Extensions and applications:
The best extensions for Microsoft Edge are related to:
- OneNote Web Clipper
- Translator for Microsoft Edge.
- Save to Pocket.
- Read & Write.
- OfficeOnline.
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You can install the applications from any website, go to the top corner of the browser and select Settings and more… Install this site as an Application, once installed it will appear in edge:// apps.
• How to customize Microsoft Edge with extensions
- Open Microsoft Edge
- Select Settings and more < Settings.
- Select Active Appearance
- Show start button.
- You can choose New Page, Tab, or select Enter URL for a page you want to use as the home page.
• How to customize Microsoft Edge with features:
Microsoft Edge is not Internet Explorer.
This new Microsoft browser comes loaded with innovations in artificial intelligence management product from various websites.
Offers a new modern browsing experience with updated features.
Some features require the paid version, with Bing Chat, so you have the conversational power of AI built into the browser for free.
• Other options and alternatives:
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