Browsers

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.