#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 make these changes.

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 browse in Kids Mode.

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.

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 preferences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 disable the Mini Menu for individual sites, without needing to turn off the entire feature.

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.

The article provides a guide on enabling or disabling the enhanced security mode in Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. The enhanced security mode offers additional protection while browsing, with three levels of security: Basic, Balanced, and Strict. Users can manually add site exceptions. The article also explains how to manipulate the enhanced security mode via the Windows Registry Editor.

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.

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.