Security News

Twitter's rebranding to 'X' triggers Microsoft Edge security alert
2023-07-28 16:30

Microsoft Edge web browser has been displaying security warnings after Twitter changed its name to 'X'. Amid its rapid rebranding over the last few days, Twitter has also ditched the famed bird icon for a Unicode character which resembles the letter X but infact bears Mathematical meaning. Microsoft Edge warns this is a potential security issue-and it's working as intended.

Microsoft Edge's Bing AI sidebar will remember previous conversations
2023-07-10 14:24

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Microsoft Edge Canary update on Windows adds mouse gestures flag
2023-07-10 13:59

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Microsoft Edge cheat sheet
2023-07-07 18:13

This cheat sheet covers the basics of Microsoft Edge, including how to set up the browser and optimize and use key features. This cheat sheet covers the basics of Microsoft Edge, including how to set up the browser and then optimize and use its key features.

Microsoft Edge upgrades built-in Cloudflare VPN with 5GB of data
2023-07-03 14:15

Microsoft's Edge browser has recently enhanced its 'Edge Secure Network' feature, which now offers 5GB of data, significantly increasing from the previously offered 1GB. The Edge Secure Network uses Cloudflare's routing to encrypt your internet connection and secure your data against online threats, such as hacking attempts.Importantly, Microsoft ensures the user's Microsoft account identity is not shared with the service provider during a Secure Network connection.

How to determine exactly what personal information Microsoft Edge knows about you
2023-06-01 16:03

Determine exactly what personal information Microsoft Edge knows about you. Depending on how long you have been using Microsoft Edge, especially if you are using the syncing feature that shares data across all your Microsoft account-related computers, the list of stored personal information on this page could be extensive.

Microsoft Edge is getting 'Edge for Gamers' mode
2023-05-21 23:09

Microsoft is doubling its efforts to court the gaming community with a new feature, "Edge for Gamers" mode, which promises to elevate the user experience inside and outside gaming sessions. In the initial descriptions provided by Microsoft, the Edge for Gamers mode will enable a variety of enhancements.

How to remove specific cookies from Microsoft Edge
2023-05-10 18:29

For Microsoft Edge, deleting specific cookies requires a deep dive into the Settings menu. Now, from the right-hand list of settings, select the Manage and delete cookies and site data item.

Microsoft Edge can now generate images with AI
2023-04-07 15:16

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Microsoft Edge Workspaces now available in limited public preview
2023-04-05 17:23

Microsoft announced today that the recently introduced Edge Workspaces feature, which allows users to share groups of tabs with friends and family, is now available as part of a limited public preview. First revealed in an enterprise public preview at the company's October 2022 Ignite conference for developers and IT professionals, Microsoft Edge Workspaces is designed to provide groups of people with access to the same set of tabs after signing into their Microsoft account.