What is Microsoft Edge and how to use it

What is Microsoft Edge and how to use it

Digital Trends If you just purchased a new Windows computer and see Microsoft Edge is installed, you might be wondering if it’s worth your time. Is Microsoft Edge a secure web browser that keeps you safe when you’re online? Can you customize it like other popular browsers? What happened to Internet Explorer? You have questions, … Read more

I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature

I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature

Digital Trends Microsoft Edge has gotten increasingly better over the years, but I’ve stuck with Google Chrome — perhaps by habit, if nothing else. After all, a web browser is the kind of application I don’t want to think about. That’s why the flashier features of recent updates to Chrome, Edge, or even Arc haven’t … Read more

The most common Microsoft Edge problems and how to fix them

The most common Microsoft Edge problems and how to fix them

Image used with permission by copyright holder Microsoft Edge, is the successor to its defunct Internet Explorer browser. It’s designed to replace Microsoft’s older browser completely (yay!), but confronts users with a different interface in the process (not yay!). Even though it’s been around for a few years, Microsoft Edge is still the new kid … Read more

Microsoft Edge for iOS to Gain AI-Powered Search Tool ‘Circle to Copilot’

Microsoft Edge for iOS to Gain AI-Powered Search Tool ‘Circle to Copilot’

Microsoft Edge for iOS is reportedly developing new features, including “Circle to Copilot” and “Chat with image using Copilot.” Moreover, a recent server-side update for Microsoft Edge on iOS has enabled the “Notebook” feature within Copilot. This update also expands the character limit for notes to 18,000 characters. The next major update will also bring … Read more

Pop-Up War: Microsoft Injects Ads for Bing and Edge into Chrome

Pop-Up War: Microsoft Injects Ads for Bing and Edge into Chrome

In an attempt to encourage people to switch to its search engine, Bing, Microsoft is once again showing pop-up ads within Google Chrome. These intrusive pop-up ads, reminiscent of malware practice, first appeared in 2023. They bypassed other applications and windows, displaying prominently on top of them. Following a temporary pause to address “unintended behaviour,” … Read more

Copilot: how to use Microsoft’s own version of ChatGPT

Copilot: how to use Microsoft’s own version of ChatGPT

ChatGPT isn’t the only AI chatbot in town. One direct competitor is Microsoft’s Copilot (formerly Bing Chat), and if you’ve never used it before, you should definitely give it a try. As part of a greater suite of Microsoft tools, Copilot can be integrated into your smartphone, tablet, and desktop experience, thanks to a Copilot … Read more

Apple is about to change iPhone web browsing forever

Apple is about to change iPhone web browsing forever

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Apple has today announced a major change that could revolutionize the web-browsing experience for iPhone users. Alas, this browsing boon will be limited to users in the EU bloc. This news was announced alongside Apple’s plans to add sideloading and third-party app stores to the iPhone. To comply with the … Read more

Microsoft Brings Copilot Pro To Edge For iOS, Android Users

Microsoft Brings Copilot Pro To Edge For iOS, Android Users

After rolling out Copilot GPTs to some users, Microsoft has enabled Copilot Pro in the Edge browser for iOS, bringing advanced AI assistance to mobile browsing, but the good news doesn’t stop there. Android users can also access Copilot Pro’s features in their Edge browsers. All you need to do to test this feature is … Read more

EU Exempts Microsoft’s Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report

EU Exempts Microsoft’s Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report

It looks like Microsoft’s search engine Bing, browser Edge, and advertising services might be exempted from Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation. In 2022, the European Commission listed the world’s most renowned tech giants including Microsoft as internet “gatekeepers,” who would be subject to special rules. The DMA, which has been in effect since November 2022, … Read more

Microsoft Rebrands Edge With An AI-Focused Twist

Microsoft Edge for iOS to Gain AI-Powered Search Tool ‘Circle to Copilot’

Microsoft has been making some unpopular decisions around its Edge browser lately. In keeping with this trend, the Redmond-based tech giant has now renamed the browser on iOS and Android. Some hawk-eyed users noticed that the Redmond-based tech giant has renamed its mobile browser from just Microsoft Edge to Microsoft Edge: AI browser. This is … Read more