Microsoft Edge Browser Download

 Microsoft Edge Browser Download 

What is Microsoft Edge?

Microsoft Edge is a cross-platform browser developed by Microsoft that's installed by default on all new Windows devices. The successor to Internet Explorer and IE Mobile, Edge is Microsoft's flagship browser that can be ported to Android OS, Apple iOS and macOS, Linux and older versions of Windows, including Windows 7 and later.

Microsoft Edge comes pre-installed on Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile and Windows 11, as well as Xbox One, Series X and Series S consoles.

How does Microsoft Edge work?

In a major revamp in 2018, Microsoft rebuilt Edge from the ground up. This browser now operates on the Chromium open source code and the Blink web engine, which was developed by several companies, including Meta, Microsoft, Adobe, IBM and Intel. The Chromium engine offers impressive speeds and compatibility with many browser extensions. Microsoft Edge also operates as a built-in web viewer for applications requiring internet access through Android System WebView2.

The Google Chrome browser also runs on the Chromium engine.

Microsoft Edge features

Many new features have been introduced to Microsoft Edge since its redesign. The following are some popular Microsoft Edge features:

• Tracking prevention. Websites use trackers to collect data about a person's browsing history. Microsoft Edge's tracking protection function shields users from online monitoring by limiting trackers' access to network- and browser-based storage.
• Lightweight structure. Edge has trimmed back the bloat that most modern browsers, including IE, had. For example, it dropped support for ActiveX controls, which lack portability and are notorious for security issues. Edge is a streamlined browser built on web standards and designed for web services. It was code-named Spartan in development, a reference to the browser's lightweight structure, which is designed to make Edge functional across multiple, often mobile, device platforms.
• Support for inking. Microsoft Edge lets users add handwriting and drawings to webpages using an annotation tool. With the Web Notes feature, users can write on webpages, doodle, take notes, crop images and highlight text using their pen on a supported device, such as the Surface Pro tablet.
• Cortana. Microsoft Edge supports the Cortana personal virtual productivity assistant in Microsoft 365. It helps users with various tasks, including typing in response to voice commands, checking calendars, setting reminders and adding new tasks.
• Saving text snippets. The Collections feature keeps track of web links and stores video, images and snippets of text from websites, enabling users to quickly collect and organize information from the internet. It can also be used for tasks such as managing a shopping list, gathering research information and planning a trip. The Collections feature also syncs across all devices that have Microsoft Edge installed.
• Personalized content feed. Edge displays My Feed on startup, which is a collection of news stories, videos and snippets of information relevant to the user's browsing history and personal data, such as the location for weather reports. Users can also customize the feed according to their preferences.
• Private browsing. Microsoft Edge supports incognito browsing through InPrivate mode. The InPrivate feature opens a new, dedicated window that prevents browsing activity from being tracked by cookies and websites. Once the private browsing experience is closed in Edge, the browsing and download history -- along with cached passwords, images and autofill form data --are automatically erased.
• Read aloud. Microsoft Edge can read the text of a webpage audibly. Its control buttons can be used to pause and play the read-aloud cursor. Users can also move forward and backward using the same controls.
• Security. Microsoft Edge comes with many prebuilt security features, including Password Monitor, SmartScreen, InPrivate search and Kids Mode. The SmartScreen feature is designed to protect users from cyber threats, including malware, phishing and social engineering attacks. It generates a warning when a user accesses an unsafe website or download location.
• Gaming homepage. Edge comes with a personalized gaming homepage that's built with exclusive Xbox features. The page offers curated content geared toward gamers and their interests.
• Vertical tabs. Microsoft Edge provides the option to use vertical tabs. This feature enables users to move the traditional tab row at the top of the browser into a column that runs down the left side. Vertical tabs are less cluttered and easier on the hands, as users can slide from left to right instead of up and down while switching tabs.
• Browser extensions. Browser extensions are small applications that enhance the functionality of an app and add personalization. Microsoft Edge users can download their favorite extensions from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store. For example, AdBlock for Edge, which is a popular ad blocker that automatically blocks ads, can be installed as an extension on Microsoft Edge.
• Immersive reading. Microsoft Edge displays an Immersive Reader icon on the side of the address bar whenever a user accesses certain content, such as articles and blog posts. This provides a cleaner and simpler view and is designed for easier reading.

Microsoft Edge development

Microsoft Edge was created for Windows 10 to replace IE, the browser that debuted with Windows 95 and was a part of Windows operating systems until its retirement on June 15, 2022.

On Feb. 14, 2023, Microsoft released an update that permanently disabled the defunct IE desktop program on select Windows 10 devices. However, Microsoft Edge continues to support IE mode until 2029. Bing, Edge's default search engine, is also using a more sophisticated version of the AI technology that enables ChatGPT in this edition. The icon for IE disappears in June 2023, but customers can continue using their legacy IE-based sites and apps.

Edge installs along with Windows 10 and Windows 11 much the same way IE did with previous versions.

Since the rebuild of Edge on the Chromium platform, the classic version of Edge that came pre-installed with Windows 10 is now called Microsoft Edge Legacy. Microsoft ended support for Edge Legacy on April 13, 2021.

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(If you are using mobile to download the file, you have to download the OneDrive app from the PlayStore)