Microsoft Edge

Microsoft's plucky challengers, Bing and Edge, might gain DMA exemptions

You have to be dominant to draw attention of the regulators, or so say sources

Software24 Jan 2024 | 6

Microsoft Edge still forcing itself on users in Europe

Updated Promised change to allow Windows system links open in the actual default browser not yet evident

OSes12 Sep 2023 | 31

Microsoft to let Internet Explorer 11 haunt Windows some more

Icon and UI purge plan premuted after organizations object

Applications19 May 2023 | 19

Microsoft pushes users to the Edge in Outlook, Teams

The 1990s are back, baby

Applications02 May 2023 | 53

Microsoft probes complaints of Edge leaking URLs to Bing

Remember next time Redmond begs you not to install another browser

Security26 Apr 2023 | 36

Google crams more AI into search as Apple, Samsung sniff around Bing

Mountain View may have nothing to fear, though – Microsoft's browser is still the underdog

AI + ML17 Apr 2023 | 6

Microsoft switches Edge’s PDF reader to pay-to-play Adobe Acrobat

And yes, sure, totally secure

Software10 Feb 2023 | 118

Computing's big question for 2023: How many more questions can we endure?

The answers aren't much fun either

Personal Tech31 Dec 2022 | 77

Google, Mozilla to collaborate with Apple on fresh Webkit browser benchmark

The lions shall lie down with the lamb on 'cross-industry' Speedometer v.3

Software19 Dec 2022 | 3

Microsoft's Chinese website reveals free PC Manager utility

Yet more nagware to use the Edge browser, plus some usefully re-imagined tools liberated from the maze of the Settings menu

Software24 Oct 2022 | 10

Windows 11 update blocking some users from logging in

And on new accounts as Microsoft tries to drive big adoption

OSes09 Sep 2022 | 52

Microsoft tightens Edge security for less visited websites

We're pretty sure that doesn't mean it's safe to click on sketchy popups

Security08 Aug 2022 | 13

Chromium's WebRTC zero-day fix arrives in Microsoft Edge

Update addresses heap buffer overflow and type confusion bugs in Google's browser engine

Security07 Jul 2022 | 3

Microsoft plans to dig through your Edge Collections to make suggestions

Updates inbound to that browser you use to download a different browser

Applications30 Jun 2022 | 46

Microsoft Edge's 'Secure Network' sounds a lot like a built-in VPN

Only works with signed-in users, but could lure more into using the browser

Security29 Apr 2022 | 29

Google issues third emergency fix for Chrome this year

The latest patch is aimed at a type confusion vulnerability that is actively being exploited

Security15 Apr 2022 | 17

Rivals aren't convinced by Microsoft's one-click default browser change

Optional update should apply to all users, says Vivaldi boss

Software07 Apr 2022 | 67

Microsoft updates Edge's Internet Explorer mode

Still can't say goodbye to the legacy browser? Some cookie and COM functionality has been restored

Software30 Mar 2022 | 11

Microsoft backtracks on lack of easy Windows browser choice

Optional update finally adds one-click default app selection to Windows 11

OSes29 Mar 2022 | 47

Microsoft adds Buy Now, Pay Later financing option to Edge – and everyone hates it

There's always Use Another Browser

Applications30 Nov 2021 | 70

WTF is 'Computing First Networking'? Think load balancers for the age of edge

The 'pre-process data on the edge' idea turns out not to be that simple

Off-Prem12 Nov 2021 | 18

FYI: If the latest Windows 11 really wants to use Edge, it will use Edge no matter what

Updated The days of redirecting microsoft-edge: links to a non-Microsoft browser are over

OSes11 Nov 2021 | 197

Microsoft wonders if disabling just-in-time compilation of JavaScript improves browser security

Edge is getting a 'Super Duper Security Mode' to test the idea. Yes, that is the actual name

Security06 Aug 2021 | 41

What a time to be alive: Cisco now offering 5G routers to ride along in cars

Switchzilla adds 5G options to edge routers and gateways, bets you'd rather buy its kit than run multiple networks

Networks18 Jun 2021 | 2

Microsoft's Edge browser for Linux hits the Beta Channel ... if you're into that kind of thing

Add yet another Chromium browser to your collection

Applications05 May 2021 | 36

Tired: Linux fans using the Edge browser. Wired: Linux fans using a Microsoft account to sign into the Edge browser

And now the circle is complete

Applications24 Mar 2021 | 30

Microsoft and Google, sitting in a tree, working on browser compatibility

Software behemoths to spend 2021 fixing CSS pain points

Applications23 Mar 2021 | 19

OK, Google: Unshackled from Windows, Edge team is free to follow where Chromium leads

Microsoft's new browser dials up the release cadence

Software16 Mar 2021 | 20

Fear the Walking Edge: Desktop support pulled, but legacy browser lingers on in Surface Hub, Xbox, HoloLens

Say goodbye to icon on Windows 10

Software10 Mar 2021 | 7

Ghost of Microsoft's Legacy Edge browser will linger as the default on Surface Hubs after April execution for desktops

Consistency is key

Software19 Feb 2021 | 6

In case there was any doubt about using legacy Edge, Microsoft 365 throws its weight behind WebView2

New dependencies will rely on runtime from March

Software10 Feb 2021 | 11

Rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond: Oracle launches rugged edge-of-network box for hostile environments

Call me what you will – but don't drop me more than 26 times

Networks09 Feb 2021 | 39

If you really must have Edge on your Apple M1 silicon, there's a compatible stable build for Microsoft's browser

It works – but the more 'exciting' stuff is in the Dev and Canary Channels

OSes03 Feb 2021 | 9

Microsoft Edge goes homomorphic: Nobody will see your credentials... but you'll need to sign in to use it

Has your password been pwned? MS browser will tell you

Security22 Jan 2021 | 31

Dell CTO shares his hottest trends for 2021: Four interesting technologies, one of which is still borderline sci-fi for now

Spoiler: It's quantum. And who knew? 5G isn't for the peasants

On-Prem15 Jan 2021 | 21

Microsoft drives users to the Edge: Internet Explorer to redirect to Chromium-based browser in November

'Hey, you folks heard that there's this virus starting to spread?' – IE, probably

Software26 Oct 2020 | 65

Microsoft unleashes production-ready Edge Runtime. WebView2: This time it's Chromium

Distributes it in self-updating Evergreen flavour and Fixed for people who hate surprises

Software20 Oct 2020 | 12

Microsoft will adopt Google Chrome's controversial Manifest V3 in Edge

Thought Microsoft would resist Google's ad-friendly tweaks to the browser extension API? Think again

Software15 Oct 2020 | 21

So, what exactly are you planning to do with this new PC? Windows Insiders face new questions during OOBE

In Brief Also: Getting Edgy in the holidays, AtHoc and Teams, and Azure updates

Software12 Oct 2020 | 20

Azure DevOps Services reminds users that, yes, it really is time to pull the plug on Internet Explorer 11

Ignite Sure, it's still wedged in the OS, but maybe you'd prefer something shiny and Chromier?

Legal24 Sep 2020 | 21

Microsoft will release a web browser for Linux next month. Repeat, Microsoft will release a browser for Linux – and it uses Google's technology

Ignite This means Linus Torvalds has definitely won, doesn't it?

OSes22 Sep 2020 | 140

Microsoft reprieves SHA-1 deprecation in Edge 85 security baseline

Wait! What? Aaah ... legacy systems strike again, but won't get another bite

Security31 Aug 2020 | 12

We've come to wish you an unhappy birthday: Microsoft to yank services from Internet Explorer, kill off Legacy Edge by 2021

You need to give that plate back to us after you've finished your cake. Yes the fork too. We'll get your coat

Software18 Aug 2020 | 45

We spent way too long on this Microsoft, Intel, Adobe, SAP, Red Hat Patch Tuesday article. Just click on it, pretend to read it, apply updates

Patch Tuesday Please, thanks, good show, cheers, ta

OSes11 Aug 2020 | 17

Microsoft wants to show enterprises that Edge means business, rather than the thing you use to download Chrome

Roadmap, release schedule will tease fancy upcoming features in browser

Software24 Jul 2020 | 58

Microsoft to take a break from Edge releases: Hits pause button to align with Chromium

In Brief Plus: A release candidate for Azure DevOps, Pylance gallops into VS Code and hairdressing in Teams

Software07 Jul 2020 | 6

Wow, Microsoft's Windows 10 always runs Edge on startup? What could cause that? So strange, tut-tuts Microsoft

Punters asked to hand over their logs if browser keeps coming to life against their wishes

OSes15 Jun 2020 | 75

June's Patch Tuesday reveals 23 ways to remotely pwn Windows – and over 100 more bugs that could ruin your day

Patch Tuesday Microsoft, Intel, Adobe, SAP emit fixes in security synchronicity

OSes09 Jun 2020 | 11

Surf's up: Microsoft emits new security baseline for Edge 83 with way to shut off access to built-in browser game

How may I secure thee, let me count the ways...

Software27 May 2020 | 3

Pre-authentication, remote root hole in call-center software? Thanks, Cisco. Just what a long weekend needs

Roundup This and more bits and bytes from infosec world

Security25 May 2020 | 5

Four new bugs? You shouldn't have: Microsoft celebrates 45 years with dollop of borkage on Windows Insider Fast Ring

Roundup Also: Skype goes attention-seeking and Edge shares its scrolling smarts with Chromium

Software06 Apr 2020 | 4

We're number two! Microsoft's Edge browser slips past Firefox in latest set of NetMarketShare figures

Though Statcounter puts Moz's finest second. Chrome still top dog

Software06 Apr 2020 | 59

Microsoft finds itself in odd position of sparing elderly, insecure protocols: Grants stay of execution to TLS 1.0, 1.1

A few more months to get those servers upgraded 'in light of current global circumstances'

Security01 Apr 2020 | 6

Microsoft spares TLS 1.0 in Azure DevOps Services after customer backlash, Cosmos DB makes good on blurtage

Roundup Also: Stable Edge for all (staffers) and setting a good example with regard to coronavirus

Software09 Mar 2020 | 6

Chromium Edge shored up against unwanted apps, peekable notifications in Surface Duo, and a Power Apps T-shirt contest

Roundup Also, a new data centre region beneath Spain's Azure skies

Software03 Mar 2020 | 2

Windows 10 Slow Ring update strides confidently into 2020

Edge Goes Surfing? How about Horace Goes Skiing?

Software28 Feb 2020 | 9