How to Manage Browsing Data in Microsoft Edge
Managing browsing data in Microsoft Edge lets you control what information, like your website history, saved favorites, and currently open tabs, Windows uses to personalize your computer.
Microsoft Edge, the browser built into Windows, can share this browsing data with other Windows features if you choose to turn it on. This helps make your PC smarter by improving search results and offering helpful suggestions.
For example, letting Windows see your browsing activity might help it suggest websites or information faster. You can find this setting in Edge by going to Settings, then Profiles, and selecting “Share browsing data with other Windows features.”
Manage browsing data by opening Edge, clicking the three dots, selecting Settings, then Profiles, and choosing “Share browsing data with other Windows features” to toggle the switch. This setting controls whether Windows uses your Edge history, favorites, and open tabs.
Summary
Sharing your browsing data helps Windows provide better AI suggestions and faster search results. You can turn this feature on or off through the Edge Profile settings. Managing these settings helps you decide how much data you want to share for the sake of convenience versus your personal privacy.
How to transfer browsing history in Edge?
In the new Microsoft Edge, go to Settings and more (the "…" button in the top right) > Settings. Click Import browser data. Under Import from other browsers, click Choose what to import. Using the Import from drop-down menu, select a browser from which you wish to import.
How do I share all open tabs in Edge?
To send tabs to your devices, right-click on them. You’ll see an option to ‘Send tabs to your devices.’
Where is the share button on Edge browser?
Navigate to Appearance and scroll down. Look for the share button, which you can enable or disable. When enabled, it will appear in the toolbar.
What happens when you use private browsing in Edge?
InPrivate browsing removes browsing history, download history, cookies, site data, cached images and files, passwords, autofill form data, site permissions, and hosted app data once you close all InPrivate windows.
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