Microsoft Edge

Firefox has me dangerously close to dropping Edge as my default browser

By Sean Endicott published 24 March 26

Apps Firefox is catching up to Edge in features while also making it easy to disable AI with a single switch.

Microsoft Edge is gutting features, but there's a silver lining

By Sean Endicott published 16 March 26

Browsing Microsoft Edge 146 begins the retirement of Collections and custom primary passwords, but it also makes a change that stops passwords from being deleted when clearing history.

Microsoft Copilot just became its own mini-browser

By Sean Endicott published 5 March 26

AI Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It’s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows.

Edge users are being targeted by nasty malware disguised as a Google security check

By Cale Hunt published 4 March 26

Security Beyond data harvesting, the malware can use your browser and IP as a proxy for a bad actor's web traffic. Yikes.

Microsoft Edge may open Copilot automatically when you use Outlook

By Sean Endicott published 25 February 26

Apps Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.

Microsoft to kill Edge’s custom primary password option

By Kevin Okemwa published 23 February 26

SOFTWARE Edge is discontinuing custom primary password support in June 2026, as Microsoft shifts security to Windows Hello and system authentication.

Teams will bug you to pick a default mobile browser — take a guess

By Kevin Okemwa published 19 February 26

Teams Microsoft Teams is about to introduce a mobile browser selector, but it might be just another way to push Edge as the default.

Microsoft Edge update — useful AI PDF tools and faster performance

By Sean Endicott published 18 February 26

Browsing Microsoft Edge finally adds AI PDF tools that save time, including instant summaries and a faster, more reliable Read Aloud experience.

Opera complaint over Edge sparks investigation from Brazil.

By Adam Hales published 15 February 26

News Opera’s complaint has triggered a regulatory investigation into whether Microsoft’s OEM incentives reduce consumer choice at the point of purchase.