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Articles and tutorials about the Microsoft Edge web browser from Microsoft. How to use Microsoft Edge on all platforms where it’s available.

How to check the Microsoft Edge version you’re using

How to check the Microsoft Edge version you’re using

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.12.2024

In recent years, Microsoft Edge has evolved into a compelling browser, gaining popularity for its innovative features and robust performance. With features like vertical tabs, workspaces, seamless Copilot integration, energy efficiency, and cross-platform compatibility (spanning Windows, Android, and iOS), Edge

How to show or hide the Favorites bar in Microsoft Edge: 4 ways

How to show or hide the Favorites bar in Microsoft Edge: 4 ways

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.11.2024

In the Microsoft Edge browser, you can see the Favorites bar only when you open a new tab. As soon as you load a website in the active tab, the Favorites bar is hidden and it shows up again when

How to install the YouTube Music app on Windows

How to install the YouTube Music app on Windows

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.10.2024

Millions of people use YouTube Music as their streaming service due to its great pricing and generous music portfolio. While Google offers mobile apps for Android and iOS, it doesn’t provide a YouTube Music desktop app like Spotify. This leaves

How to set a homepage in Microsoft Edge

How to set a homepage in Microsoft Edge

Codrut Neagu
13.08.2024

If you’re using Microsoft Edge and want to personalize your browsing experience, setting your homepage, startup page, or new tab page is a great place to start. Whether you want to open a specific website each time you launch Edge,

How to sync Microsoft Edge across devices (Windows, Android, iPhone)

How to sync Microsoft Edge across devices (Windows, Android, iPhone)

Codrut Neagu
03.07.2024

Microsoft Edge has become one of the best web browsers available today. Among its many features, one that stands out as especially useful to users who work on multiple computers and devices is its ability to Sync your data across

How to enable third-party cookies in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Opera

How to enable third-party cookies in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Opera

Codrut Neagu
10.05.2024

Cookies are small pieces of data stored in your browser by the websites you visit. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, originate from websites other than the one you intended to visit. Typically, these cookies are used by advertising services

How to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera

How to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.05.2024

The World Wide Web relies on cookies to function properly. There are different types of cookies, such as session and first-party cookies, that are created by the websites you visit. However, there are also third-party cookies that are used for

How to get Gmail as a desktop app for Windows

How to get Gmail as a desktop app for Windows

Codrut Neagu
08.03.2024

Google doesn’t offer an official Gmail desktop app for managing emails on Windows computers. However, with just a few clicks or taps, you can get your own Gmail app for Windows 10 or Windows 11. You’ll need to use a

How to open Microsoft Edge in Windows (10 ways)

How to open Microsoft Edge in Windows (10 ways)

Codrut Neagu
27.02.2024

Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with Microsoft Edge as their default web browser. If you’re already using it as your main browser or if you’re trying out Microsoft Edge, it’s essential to know the most convenient ways to

How to use Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

How to use Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge

Codrut Neagu
12.01.2024

Do you need to access old websites or legacy web apps that were designed to work well in Internet Explorer but aren’t working as they should in Microsoft Edge? It’s a situation that’s more common than one might think, and

What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

What is and how to use Windows Copilot in Microsoft Edge

Codrut Neagu
18.12.2023

ChatGPT is not just this unusual artificial intelligence or weird chatbot that can explain Quantum Theory to a child in the style of Snoop Dogg. And Copilot for Windows is more than just an AI playing the role of a

How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

How to set a browser proxy server in Windows

Codrut Neagu
31.08.2023

Proxy servers are intermediaries between your PC and the internet. When your browser uses a proxy server, the websites you access see the proxy as the actual visitor instead of your computer. This can improve your online privacy and security

What's the fastest web browser for Windows in 2023?

What's the fastest web browser for Windows in 2023?

Codrut Neagu
23.05.2023

There are so many web browsers you can try and use that their sheer number might feel overwhelming. So, if you’re trying to find the best web browser in 2023, we thought it would be a good idea to check

How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 11

How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 11

Codrut Neagu
21.04.2023

In the early days of Windows 11, you couldn’t simply click on a setting to instantly change your default web browser from Microsoft Edge to something else. You had to set the default browser by changing the default app by

Where are cookies stored in Windows? (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera)

Where are cookies stored in Windows? (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
19.01.2023

Cookies are tiny files stored on your PC or device, which can be used by websites or web apps to tailor your online experience. That’s all nice and dandy, but where are cookies stored in Windows 10 and Windows 11?

How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

Codrut Neagu
27.12.2022

The SmartScreen filter, Windows SmartScreen, or the Windows Defender SmartScreen are the same protection feature, with different names, depending on the Windows version you’re using. While it helps protect your computer from malicious files, apps, and websites, some users consider

What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

Codrut Neagu
20.12.2022

If you use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you may have encountered the SmartScreen filter or the Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a feature found in all modern Windows operating systems. Its purpose is to steer you

What are cookies, and what do they do?

What are cookies, and what do they do?

Codrut Neagu
28.11.2022

When browsing the internet, you often encounter the term “cookies.” Many websites inform you about using cookies and ask for your approval. Web browsers have many settings for managing cookies, and even browser add-ons mention blocking cookies of all kinds.

How to pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

How to pin a website to the taskbar or the Start Menu

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.11.2022

Do you want to know how to pin a website to the taskbar? Maybe you start your day with Facebook or Instagram, with a news site that you enjoy reading, or by checking your Gmail, and you want it accessible

Which browsers are best for your laptop’s battery life in Windows 11?

Which browsers are best for your laptop’s battery life in Windows 11?

Codrut Neagu
20.07.2022

If you are a mobile user with a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or 2-in-1 device, you may want to know which web browser to use to get the maximum battery time possible. To learn which web browser uses the least