Category: Browsers

Articles based on Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and other Chromium-based browsers.

  • How to Change Edge’s Office File Download Settings

    How to Change Edge’s Office File Download Settings

    The article provides instructions on how to disable or enable the automatic opening of Office files in the Microsoft Edge browser, the default browser of Windows 11. Steps are outlined to adjust this setting directly in the browser’s settings page. Additionally, it details a method to change this preference using the Windows Registry Editor.

  • Manage Kids Mode Websites in Microsoft Edge

    Manage Kids Mode Websites in Microsoft Edge

    The article details the process of managing allowed websites in the Kids Mode of the Microsoft Edge browser. It explains how to grant permission for blocked websites during a browsing session, and gives step-by-step instructions to add or remove websites from the allowed list within the browser settings. Users need to enter their credentials to…

  • How to Use Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge

    How to Use Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge

    The article provides instructions on how to use the Kids Mode feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This mode, available in US English for Windows and MacOS, offers custom themes, kid-friendly content, and Bing SafeSearch restricted to a strict level. To use it, users simply need to open the profile switcher, select Other Profiles, and…

  • How to Change Font Size in Microsoft Edge

    How to Change Font Size in Microsoft Edge

    The article provides a guide on how to customize the default font or text size on Microsoft Edge browser, the default browser on Windows 11. Microsoft Edge offers settings to adjust the font size and style. Users can either choose from the pre-defined sizes or manually customize as per their preference.

  • Change Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge

    Change Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge

    The article provides a guide for changing the default search engine from Bing to a preferred alternative in the Microsoft Edge browser, a default feature of Windows 11. Users can select from multiple options like Google or DuckDuckGo or add an undeclared search engine, improving their browsing experience by tailoring it to their needs and…

  • How to Manage Autocomplete in Microsoft Edge Address Bar

    How to Manage Autocomplete in Microsoft Edge Address Bar

    The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable autocomplete in the Microsoft Edge browser’s address bar. The autocomplete feature suggests words or phrases based on browsing history, favorites, and recent searches. The guide demonstrates how to adjust these settings through the Edge browser settings and alternatively through the Windows Registry Editor.

  • Disable Restore Pages Dialog in Microsoft Edge

    Disable Restore Pages Dialog in Microsoft Edge

    The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the “Restore Pages” dialog in Microsoft Edge, which allows users to restore previously open pages after a crash. The procedure involves navigating to the Windows Registry, creating a new DWORD value named ‘HideRestoreDialogEnabled’, and changing value data. Rebooting the computer applies the changes.

  • How to Show or Hide Workspaces in Microsoft Edge

    How to Show or Hide Workspaces in Microsoft Edge

    The article describes Microsoft Edge’s new feature, “Workspaces,” letting users share and manage browser tabs individually or in groups, ideal for project management. Instructions are provided to activate or disable this feature in Edge’s settings or via the Windows Registry Editor. It notes the changes apply instantaneously, although settings altered in the registry require a…

  • Optimize Battery Life with Edge Efficiency Mode

    Optimize Battery Life with Edge Efficiency Mode

    Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11, now features an Efficiency mode aimed at extending battery life. Inactive tabs are put to sleep, ensuring less energy usage. Two sub-modes exist: Balanced savings, recommended by Microsoft, moderately conserves resources and seeks to prevent browsing slowdowns; Maximum savings, ideal for longer periods without power, conserves more…

  • Enable Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge with Power Connection

    Enable Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge with Power Connection

    Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11, offers an efficiency mode designed to conserve battery life by putting inactive tabs to sleep. Usually active when unplugged, users also have the option to use this mode while their device is plugged in. The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to enable or disable this mode…