Browsers

Default browser resets in Windows 11 happen when the operating system forces Microsoft Edge back as your main web browser after a system update or patch. Microsoft sets Edge to…

Sync browsing data in Microsoft Edge automatically copies your passwords, bookmarks, open tabs, and settings to the cloud so they appear on all your signed-in devices. Turning off this feature…

Favorites in Microsoft Edge save web pages so you can open them instantly with one click. Bookmark any webpage in version 120 and newer by clicking the star icon in…

Microsoft Edge settings let you change how your web browser looks, blocks pop-up ads, and protects your personal data. You can open this main control panel by clicking the three…

Google Chrome privacy settings control what data websites and trackers can see while you browse the web in Chrome version 120 and newer. These built-in controls block third-party cookies, stop…

Managing Microsoft Edge settings and profiles lets you control privacy options like tracking prevention, block unwanted cookies, and keep your personal and work accounts separate in Windows 10 and Windows…

Microsoft Edge toolbar buttons are the small icons located next to the address bar that give you fast shortcuts to tools like Collections, history, or extensions. You can add, remove,…

Preloading the New Tab page in Microsoft Edge loads background data so new tabs open instantly when you click them. This background process uses extra system resources to keep the…

Process isolation in Microsoft Edge runs tabs, extensions, and plug-ins in separate memory spaces to stop a crashing page or bad website from breaking your browser or computer. Windows 11…

Open Microsoft Edge at startup controls whether the default web browser launches automatically when your Windows 11 PC turns on. Disabling this startup behavior stops the browser from opening on…

Microsoft Edge privacy settings give you direct control over how websites and advertisers track your browsing habits across the web. These built-in controls let you block harmful trackers, clear your…

Edge swipe between pages is a built-in browser gesture that lets you jump back and forth through your browsing history by swiping left or right on your touchscreen or touchpad.…