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Steve Ballmer dismissed Google Chrome as a "rounding error"
SOFTWARE Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer underestimated Google Chrome. Seventeen years later, Edge is still trying to catch up, and Internet Explorer is gone with the wind.
Microsoft Edge finally gets Google login support after years of complaints
APPS After years of complaints, Microsoft Edge will support Google account sign‑in, removing the mandatory Microsoft account requirement.
Microsoft Edge moves to new two-week release cycle for major browser versions
Edge Microsoft has announced that Edge will be moving to a two-week release cycle for major versions of the browser, matching Chrome.
Microsoft Edge switches to Windows Hello and drops master passwords
Apps Microsoft's Edge browser retired passwords and is moving to Windows Hello and passkeys.
Microsoft patches Edge password behavior while insisting it wasn't a security flaw
Apps Microsoft is patching an Edge behavior that left passwords in system memory, despite claiming the risk was within its expected threat model.
Microsoft Edge retires Copilot Mode for deeper AI integration
Browsing Microsoft is retiring the dedicated Copilot Mode in Edge. AI features will instead appear throughout the browser, including Edge's mobile version.
Microsoft Teams will now warn you when external callers look like brand impersonators
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon warn you about brand impersonators who call you.
Microsoft Edge is simplifying the browser but leaving Copilot right where it is
Apps Microsoft says removing Sidebar will simplify Edge, yet Copilot is not part of the discussion.
Microsoft Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says not to worry
Microsoft Edge A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.
