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Change Background on New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change the background image on the New Tab page in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. When you open the new tab page in Microsoft Edge, it shows the Bing daily image by default. When you have background turned on for the Edge new tab page, you can change the new tab page background to any image or video background you want. Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Perform either action below to...
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Enable or Disable Download Updates over Metered Connections in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically download updates over metered networks for Microsoft Edge. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Microsoft Edge will automatically check for and install updates to the latest version by default (except on metered connections), but you can manually check for updates to see if you have the latest version of Microsoft Edge installed. You can turn on or off to automatically download Microsoft Edge updates over metered networks and...
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Delete Cookies in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to delete all or specific cookies from sites in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior. However, you might want to delete cookies for privacy reasons or to resolve browsing issues. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d Deleting cookies from a site will usually sign you out of the site. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account, this will delete...
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Enable or Disable Bing "Trending Searches" Suggestions in Address Bar of Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to remove Bing "Trending Searches" in the Microsoft Edge address bar suggestion dropdown for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you click on the address bar while on a New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge, you will see Bing Trending Searches by default in the address bar’s suggestion dropdown. You can turn on or off showing Bing "Trending Searches" in the Edge address bar autosuggestion dropdown if wanted. Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/address-bar?form=MA13FJ Option One: Turn On or Off Bing "Trending Searches" Suggestions in Microsoft Edge for Current User from Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Bing "Trending Searches" Suggestions in Microsoft...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Surf Game in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to play the Surf game in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, users can play the Surf game in Microsoft Edge by typing edge://surf in the address bar, and pressing Enter. Catch the wave in Microsoft Edge. Beware of the Kraken as you ride through the water and try to avoid islands and obstacles with this surfing-themed game when you’re offline. With three game modes, you’ll have a variety of ways to pass the time. You can use your keyboard and mouse, touch, or your Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. On February 14, 2025., Microsoft released a major update for the Edge Surf game. If wanted, you can use the...
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Enable or Disable Search and Service Improvement in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off search and service improvement to "Help improve Microsoft products by sending the results from searches on the web" in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. In order to improve your experience in Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Bing, Microsoft News, and other Microsoft services, Microsoft collects and use data from your web searches in Microsoft Edge by default. Microsoft will use your search results activity to make everyone’s web and search experience better, more relevant, and useful. The data Microsoft collects is from searches you do across the web, including sites Microsoft doesn’t own or operate. Microsoft Edge will scrub and de-identify the data by removing...
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Enable or Disable Search Filters in Address Bar of Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable search filters in the Microsoft Edge address bar for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Edge address bar allows you to get fast responses simply by typing on many quick searches including conversions, prices, quick info and more. There's no need to hit the 'Enter' key to get a quick response. Microsoft Edge allows you to filter search autosuggestions by work, history, favorites, and tabs. Simply select your preference from the bottom of your address bar while searching. You can turn on or off showing search filters in the Edge address bar autosuggestion dropdown if wanted. Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/address-bar?form=MA13FJ...
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Enable or Disable Scareware Blocker in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off scareware blocker in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Scareware blocker is now available in preview for Microsoft Edge, but is turned off by default. Scareware blocker allows Microsoft to use AI to detect potential tech scams. Today, Edge uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block known scams as people encounter them. But what if you’re the first person to see a new scam before it can be blocked? What if a scam hits your coworkers, your friends, or your family? While no one is immune, these scams particularly prey on vulnerable elderly communities. “Scareware” scams are a particularly convincing type of tech support scam. They use aggressive...
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Turn On or Off Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sleeping tabs in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. The sleeping tabs feature in Microsoft Edge makes background tabs sleep after two hours of inactivity by default in order to free up resources for active tabs, new tabs, and other applications on your device. Sleeping tabs will fade to indicate they’ve released resources. To resume a sleeping tab, click/tap on it...
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Enable or Disable "Rewrite with Copilot" in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "Rewrite with Copilot" feature in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you have the Rewrite with Copilot feature turned on in Microsoft Edge, you'll get help writing on the web with AI that allows you to generate ideas for writing, elaborate, re-write, change tone, format and more. How do I access and use Rewrite? When you’re writing in the Edge browser, simply use your cursor highlight a passage that you want to try rewording, and you’ll see the Rewrite menu appear for you to click. When you click Rewrite, Copilot will generate a first draft to suggest rewording. From there, you can select from tones, lengths, and formats to try on...
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Enable or Disable Automatic Sign in on Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, if you're not signed in currently on Microsoft Edge, Microsoft will automatically sign you in by using your sign in info from other Microsoft sites like Outlook. You can turn on or off "Automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge" for your account in Microsoft Edge settings. You can use the WebToBrowserSignInEnabled Edge policy to allow users to sign in to the same account in Microsoft Edge when a user signs in to a Microsoft website. If this policy is enabled or not configured, users are able to get sign in CTA or seamless sign in experience (if SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled is...
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Enable or Disable Keep Microsoft Edge window Open when Closing Last Tab
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Keep the Edge window open when closing the last tab" for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with the latest Microsoft Edge version in the Canary channel, you can now turn on or off "Keep the Edge window open when closing the last tab". By default, when you close the last tab in a Microsoft Edge window, it will close the window. If you turn on "Keep the Edge window open when closing the last tab", Microsoft Edge will stay on the New tab page by default instead when you close the last tab. Option One: Turn on or off "Keep the Edge window open when closing the last tab" in Settings Option Two: Turn Off "Keep the Edge window open when closing the last tab" from...
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