Dear reader, you may be surprised if we tell you here on Nasaiha Network that if there is a flaw in Microsoft’s Edge browser, it is that it is the sole heir to its predecessor from the same company, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, which was included in most versions of Windows before Windows 10. However, when you use it for the first time, you realize that you are in front of a completely different and completely new modern browser that works on all devices, unlike Internet Explorer. The Edge browser is not a program that works on personal computers only, but rather a universal application that is also compatible with tablets and smartphones. The browser is available in the Windows App Store and all stores such as Android, Apple, and others.
So, dear readers, let us take a quick tour of the most important features of the Microsoft Edge browser. It is worth the effort.
If you are looking to increase your productivity while browsing the Internet, then the Edge browser may be the solution when compared to other browsers; it can be said that it outperforms the famous Chrome browser in terms of productivity. If you are one of the millions of users who have stopped using Microsoft Internet Explorer due to its slowness and many flaws, you have every excuse for that, but after trying Microsoft Edge once, you may want to try again with Microsoft, and you will never regret it, given the many features that Microsoft has included in its Edge browser, and it seeks, of course, to attract more users so that its browser takes its rightful place in the world of browsers, and obtains the market share that is commensurate with the effort expended on it and the features included to be available to its users.
We can mention here some of these features that are undoubtedly of interest to all users:
1. Improved battery life
When comparing Microsoft Edge with Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, it was found that it uses 36 to 53 percent less power than other browsers. It is designed to preserve battery life, which simply means that you can accomplish more tasks on it in one session without having to charge it more than once, which makes it better than other browsers in this regard, which is a great advantage if you know.
2. Reduce RAM usage
Microsoft has made improvements in recent versions of Edge that significantly reduce RAM usage, especially compared to other browsers, including Chrome. This means you can open more web pages without worrying about the speed of your device. This feature alone is enough to make Edge better than others for users who have struggled with other browsers.
3. Chrome-compatible extensions
One of the most important features of Chrome that has made many people resort to using it is the large number of extensions that support it. Just take a look at the Chrome Store, which means you do not need to download any software to your device.
This was certainly on the minds of Microsoft developers when they started preparing the Edge browser project, so they supported Chrome extensions in the Edge browser and succeeded in doing so easily thanks to their reliance on the open-source Chromium software. Edge users can now import extensions directly from Chrome by going to Settings, or they can download extensions directly from the Chrome Store:
Search for the extension you want, and the new extensions will start appearing directly in the Edge browser address bar.
4. Save sites, write notes, and pin the taskbar
After browsing your favorite sites through Edge, you can now easily save everything you need in one place. Collections are the perfect place to store information while you browse, and you can save text, images, and videos directly to your browser. You can even use Notes to comment, create lists, and write reminders.
You can also easily save multiple sites to a folder in Favorites, then name this group and click Save. When you want to open all the pages at the same time, all you have to do is right-click on the folder in Favorites and choose Open All.
You can also get quick and easy access to sites you use all the time, by pinning them to the taskbar through Settings or running the Taskbar Pinning Wizard to pin them along the bottom of the screen. You can go back to using them by clicking on them, or remove them at any time by right-clicking and choosing Remove.
The great thing is that if you download Microsoft Edge on your other devices, you can sync and access all your saved settings and collections seamlessly, even when you’re away from your computer.
5. Ability to read web pages out loud!
Many people prefer to read and listen to texts at the same time, as this can help with concentration and increase comprehension.
Microsoft did not overlook this feature, as it included it in its Edge browser. If you want to have the computer read the text for you, you can easily access this through the settings. You can also change the reading speed or the reader’s voice.
6. Read articles without distractions or ads.
The most annoying thing for web surfers is the influx of ads that hinder their reading of articles, but the “Edge” browser, is equipped with the “Reading Mode” feature that removes all ads and unimportant sections of the web page, thus allowing it to be read like a book page.
This feature is one of the most important features of this browser. It can be accessed by clicking on the book icon in the address bar, and interestingly, this option contains several other features to improve reading, such as choosing the way texts are displayed, changing the font size, and others.
7. Dark Mode
Like Chrome, Edge can easily switch to dark mode if you want through the settings.
8. Quiet notifications
Too many notifications can distract you while you’re trying to get some work done on your device, which is why Edge has introduced a quiet notification option where notifications appear as a bell icon in the address bar instead of pop-ups that hinder your work.
9. Online Shopping Features
When talking about the features of the Edge browser, you can’t ignore the in-browser shopping feature through the built-in Bing search engine. The built-in price comparison tools mean that you’ll always get the best deal when shopping online, and coupons will appear in the browser bar. Price comparisons, product ratings and reviews, and discounts, through the coupon display feature, make shopping fun and affordable for you at the same time.
10. Privacy, Protection, Anti-Tracking, and Child Mode
Compared to other browsers, some people criticize Edge for its security features, even though it allows you to open tabs and windows in incognito mode, where browsing and search data (cookies, history, and temporary Internet files) are not saved on your device once you’re done browsing.
It also has a special browsing mode for kids, which includes built-in protection and custom designs. There is also news specifically for children aged 9 to 12.
The browser can also protect you from phishing and fraudulent websites, or malware, and prevent the browser from downloading malicious files. You can also prevent tracking, as the browser can detect and block trackers.
Edge also has a ton of password protection features. The browser can generate strong passwords and store them for you in its password manager. You’ll also get reminders if you’re using the same password on multiple sites, so you can change it if you want the most protection possible. You’ll even be notified when it detects that your credentials have been compromised.
After that, we have presented to you through this article some of the features of the Microsoft Edge browser that can give it a full mark in the world of browsers, despite the browser containing many other features that you can easily explore through use, such as games, screen capture, sleep mode for unused tabs instead of closing them, the ability to customize the browser with a color system and themes specific to each user, the ability to view, edit and share PDF files, interact with your account on the famous site (Pinterest), and other features that will amaze you, and make the Edge browser the preferred choice for many shortly.
Finally, although Microsoft Edge uses Bing as its default search engine, you can switch to Google or Yahoo if you prefer. However, Edge looks better with Bing when compared to other search engines. Bing looks better on Edge as well, and it’s clear that Edge and Bing are designed to work together, as both are Microsoft products.
