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Browsers 4 min read
How to Enable or 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.

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Windows 2 min read
How to Enable Tab Preview on Hover in Microsoft Edge

The article guides users on how to enable or disable the 'Show tab preview on hover' feature in Microsoft Edge. This feature, which is enabled by default, allows users to see a preview of a tab by hovering over it. Instructions are provided on opening settings in Microsoft Edge, locating the 'Show tab preview on hover' option, and toggling it on or off. Changes apply immediately after exiting and restarting the browser.

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Browsers 5 min read
How to Enable Video Super Resolution in Microsoft Edge

The Microsoft Edge browser supports Video Super Resolution (VSR), a feature using machine learning to improve video quality by removing compression artifacts and enhancing resolution. To activate VSR, devices must meet certain requirements, including having specific graphics cards and running videos at a resolution less than 720p. The post provides detailed instructions on how to enable or disable VSR in the Edge browser.

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Browsers 2 min read
How to Enable Touch Mode in Microsoft Edge

The Microsoft Edge team is developing a Touch mode feature that optimizes the browser for touch devices, enlarging buttons and tabs. The feature, currently in the development version, will be available to all users soon. Users can turn on or off Touch mode in the Microsoft Edge settings under Appearance.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Customize Edge Split Screen for Better Multitasking

Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11, is introducing a Split Screen feature, currently added to the development version. This feature, which allows viewing separate pages in a single split screen window, includes a customizable keyboard shortcut. To alter this, go to Accessibility settings, choose “Shortcut for split window” and input your preferred keys, which should include CTRL or ALT, then restart Edge to apply changes.

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Browsers 2 min read
How to View Microsoft Edge Policies

This article provides a guide on how to view or list all policies Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. Instructions include opening the Microsoft Edge browser, entering "edge://policy" into the address bar, and navigating the Policies page. The post aids in determining why certain features may be inaccessible or non-functional.

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Browsers 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Edge Mini Menu

The post describes how to enable or disable the Mini Menu feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, which shows a compact menu when text is selected, can be controlled via the browser's 'Appearance' settings or through the Windows Registry Editor. Users can turn the Mini Menu off for all text selections at once, with no add-ons needed.

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Browsers 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Visual Search in Microsoft Edge

The article details how to enable or disable the Visual Search feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, part of the Smart Explore functionality, shows an icon when hovering over an image, offering more related content. The post elaborates on two ways to manipulate this feature: through the browser's setting or via the Windows Registry Editor.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Stop Microsoft Edge from Creating Desktop Shortcuts

The article provides a guide on how to stop the Microsoft Edge browser from automatically creating a desktop shortcut each time it updates in Windows 11. This can be accomplished by adjusting settings within the Windows registry, specifically by creating a new value named "RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault" and setting its value data to "1". A system restart is required after making changes.

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Browsers 6 min read
How to Enable Secure DNS in Microsoft Edge

This article details how to enable or disable secure DNS in the Microsoft Edge browser, the default for Windows 11. Users can choose their preferred DNS provider, like NextDNS, OpenDNS, or Google Public DNS, among others. The guide also provides an alternative method via the Windows Registry to control secure DNS settings, and a mention of enabling DNS over HTTPS in Windows 11.

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Browsers 5 min read
How to Enable or Disable Ask Where to Save Downloads in Microsoft Edge

The article provides a detailed guide on how to activate or deactivate the "Ask me what to do with each download" feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This function, when enabled, allows the user to choose whether to download and save a file or open it directly in the browser. The guide also includes a manual method to enable or disable this feature through the Windows Registry.

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Browsers 6 min read
How to Enable or Disable Website Typo Protection in Microsoft Edge

The article guides users on activating or deactivating the Website typo protection feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. The feature, designed to enhance online security, redirects users to legitimate sites when they mistype URLs, avoiding potential fraudulent websites. Steps include modifying browser settings or tweaking the Windows Registry.

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Browsers 5 min read
How to Enable Close Tabs Prompt in Microsoft Edge

The article explains how to toggle on or off the prompt to confirm closing a window with multiple tabs in Microsoft Edge, the default browser of Windows 11. Steps are provided for adjusting this setting in the browser’s menu interface and through the Windows Registry. The setting is on by default to prevent unintentional closing of multiple tabs.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Always Show the Forward Button in Microsoft Edge

This informative text describes how to control the forward button visibility on the Microsoft Edge browser toolbar. By default, this button appears automatically when possible to navigate forward. However, it can be set to be consistently visible by navigating through the browser's settings: Settings>Appearance>Customize toolbar>Select which buttons to show on the toolbar>Always show.

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Browsers 3 min read
How to Open Favorites in New Tabs in Microsoft Edge

The article provides a guide for activating or deactivating the "Always open favorites in new tab" feature in Microsoft Edge, starting with version 110. The feature, however, is not universally accessible yet. The post explains how to access this setting through the 'Settings' and then 'Appearance' page and use a toggle button to enable or disable it.

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