5 tips to get the most out of Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge has become one of the best web browsers in the recent period, partly due to its recent redesign as it relies on the Chromium engine that provides better compatibility, faster load times, improved security, and better tools for developers, in addition to that. Microsoft regularly releases new updates and features to improve the user experience better.
So today, we will be reviewing 5 tips to help you make the most of Microsoft Edge:
1- Control your privacy in Microsoft Edge browser:
Microsoft Edge browser supports a built-in protection tool called Tracking prevention designed to prevent the collection of your personal information from browsing sessions to make your browsing experience more personal.
To activate the feature, follow these steps:
* Go to Edge, then tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
* Click on the Settings option.
* Click on the Privacy and Services tab.
* Toggle the button next to the Tracking prevention option to activate the feature.
* Select the level of protection that suits you, which includes: (Basic), (Balance), or (Strict).
Note: The level of tracking prevention that you should use in Microsoft Edge depends on your personal preferences. If you do not mind personalized ads appearing, but want to prevent malicious scripts from causing any harm, then Basic may be sufficient for you.
2- grouping and organizing elements:
The Collections feature in Microsoft Edge allows you to group any items from the web and organize them into lists, for example: you can create shopping lists and compare prices, or collect ideas from the web to plan a trip or event, or get images, text and links to lesson plans. Or search.
To create a new group, follow these steps:
* Open the browser, then tap the three dots on the top right of the screen.
* In the list that appears to you, click on the option (Collections) Collections.
* Click on the "Start New Collection" option, name it and press "Enter" on your keyboard.
* Now, when you want to add items to the group, click on the Add current page option on the right side of the screen.
3- Save money when shopping online:
Microsoft Edge browser can help you save money when shopping online using the available coupons and discount codes, but this feature works automatically only if Bing is enabled as the default search engine, as you will receive an alert when a discount offer is available on the product.
To use this feature, follow these steps:
* Open the browser on your computer, then visit the product's webpage.
* If a discount is available you will see a blue rate icon in the top right-hand side of the address bar.
* Click on the icon, and a pop-up window will open showing you the discount amount and a list of other retailers in case they provide a better price for the same product.
* Hover over the deal and click the Copy Discount Code button.
* Now during the checkout process, paste the code that you copied earlier to get the discount.
4- Create strong passwords automatically:
Microsoft Edge browser comes with a built-in tool for suggesting strong passwords when setting up an online account or when you have to update the account, and the browser will save passwords and sync them across your devices, to activate the tool, follow these steps:
* Go to Edge, then tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
* Click on the Settings option.
* Click on the "Profiles" tab on the left side of the screen.
* On the right side of the screen, click on the (Passwords) option.
* On the screen that appears, toggle the button next to Suggest strong passwords to On.
5- Improving the use of Microsoft Edge browser for computer resources:
The Sleeping Tabs feature reduces Microsoft Edge browser consumption of random access memory (RAM) and central processing unit (CPU) in your computer, by placing unused tabs in sleep mode to improve performance and preserve battery life, at the time The next you open the tab, the page will activate automatically.
To activate the feature, follow these steps:
* Go to Edge, then tap the three dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
* Click on the Settings option.
* Click on the (System) tab on the left side of the screen.
* Under the "Save resources" section, switch the button next to the "Save resources with sleeping tabs" option to On.
