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Microsoft tests new default "open at login" option for Edge on Windows 11
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it.

Firefox has me dangerously close to dropping Edge as my default browser
By Sean Endicott published
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
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.

Helium could be the perfect antidote to Microsoft Edge
By Richard Devine published
Apps If you're tired of your web browser shoving AI and endless features in your face, then Helium might be just what you've been looking for.

Microsoft Copilot just became its own mini-browser
By Sean Endicott published
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
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
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
SOFTWARE Edge is discontinuing custom primary password support in June 2026, as Microsoft shifts security to Windows Hello and system authentication.
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