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Add or Remove Sites on Sidebar in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add (pin) or remove (unpin) sites on the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Microsoft Edge has a sidebar you can add (pin) any site or webpage to. You can add your current page and/or select a top site to add. References: https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2022/09/01/microsoft-edge-sidebar-multitask-smarter/...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Desktop Search Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the desktop search bar feature in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop search bar powered by Microsoft Edge allows you to search the web and launch your favorite sites directly from your desktop without having to open the Edge browser first. You can drag the desktop search bar to any location you want on your desktop. The search bar will open at the same location on your desktop as last closed. You can turn on and off having the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar automatically run at startup. If you open the desktop search bar, it will remain open, even if you close Microsoft Edge. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Open Microsoft Edge Desktop Search Bar at Startup in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically open Microsoft Edge desktop search bar at startup for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop search bar powered by Microsoft Edge allows you to search the web and launch your favorite sites directly from your desktop without having to open the Edge browser first. You can drag the desktop search bar to any location you want on your desktop. The search bar will open at the same location on your desktop as last closed. If you open the desktop search bar, it will remain open, even if you close Microsoft Edge. You can turn on and off having the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar automatically run at startup. It is required to turn on the Microsoft Edge...
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Open and Close Microsoft Edge Desktop Search Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open and close the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop search bar powered by Microsoft Edge allows you to search the web and launch your favorite sites directly from your desktop without having to open the Edge browser first. You can drag the desktop search bar to any location you want on your desktop. The search bar will open at the same location on your desktop as last closed. You can turn on and off having the Microsoft Edge desktop search bar automatically run at startup. If you open the desktop search bar, it will remain open, even if you close Microsoft Edge. Option One: Open Desktop Search Bar from More Tools Menu in Microsoft Edge...
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Share Link with App, Email, or Nearby Device in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to share a website URL link in Microsoft Edge with an app, email, or nearby device in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. The share menu in Microsoft Edge allows you to share links via your favorite services, from apps, email, and to social networks. The initial list of supported services includes Outlook, Gmail, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. For Microsoft Edge and other browsers that invoke the Windows share window...
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Share File with Email Contact in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to send an email to share file(s) with a contact in Windows 11. Windows Share in Windows 11 allows you to share file(s) with an email contact. If you have a desktop mail app (ex: "Outlook for Windows") installed, you can select to send an email to yourself or another contact with a message and shared file(s) attached. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3810, Microsoft is rolling out the ability to copy files from the Windows share window. Just click the new copy button. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4510 (Beta), Microsoft is rolling out the ability to share files directly from the jump lists on the taskbar, which appears when you right-click on an app with a jump list like Notepad the...
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Enable or Disable Get the Latest Microsoft Edge Updates Faster in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Instant updates" in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Starting in Microsoft Edge version 120.0.2197.0 (Canary and Dev), a new Get the latest Microsoft Edge updates faster setting has been added to get updates as soon as they are available. Starting in Microsoft Edge version 121.0.2265.0 (Canary), the Get the latest Microsoft Edge updates faster setting has been renamed to...
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Enable or Disable "Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web" in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off "Allow Copilot to read context clues on the web" in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is your AI-powered browser. With Copilot in Microsoft Edge, you can get answers to your questions without leaving the tab or window that you're already in. Ask Copilot to help you make decisions, research topics, or summarize web pages or PDFs to find exactly what you're seeking. Copilot may give better answers based on the current webpage, browser history, or your preferences in Microsoft Edge. When you submit a prompt to Copilot in Microsoft Edge, Microsoft may use multiple sources of information to help answer in a way that is relevant and helpful to...
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Magnify Image in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to magnify an image on a page in Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. You can use the magnify image feature in Microsoft Edge to easily expand (zoom) an image to view it in more detail. This will open a pop-up window that shows you a larger version of the image without sacrificing resolution or quality. You no longer need to open new tabs or download images to see larger versions. You can enlarge any image that allows you to right click on it and see a context menu. Some sites prevent right clicking, so you won't be able to use magnify in those cases. Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/magnify?form=MA13FJ Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Perform an action...
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Remove AI Overview in Google Search Results
This tutorial will show you how to remove "AI Overview" from your Google Search results in any browser on Windows 10 and Windows 11. With AI Overviews in Google Search, it’s easier than ever for people to find the information they need and discover relevant sites across the web, which opens up more opportunities to connect with publishers, businesses and creators. AI Overviews are a generative AI-powered feature that provide quick summaries and key information. Some users find them distracting, while others prefer to see search results in the traditional format. AI Overviews are a core feature of Google Search and cannot be turned off. However, you can use workarounds to remove seeing AI Overviews (when available) in your Google...
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Enable or Disable Push Notifications for Sites in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to allow or block push notifications for sites in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Push notifications allow sites to display notifications to alert users outside the context of the webpage and the browser, keeping you informed of new messages or alerts and allowing sites to improve user engagement. Website notifications appear in the lower right corner of your screen and are also displayed in the Notification Center. When notifications are turned on (allowed) for a website, they will still appear even if Microsoft Edge is closed. Microsoft Edge will ask your permission by default before allowing any website to send notifications. Microsoft Edge will auto-block...
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Enable or Disable Page Colors in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable page colors for sites in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Do you have trouble reading web pages due to their color schemes? Is the text too bright or too dark? Do links blend into the background? Or perhaps you want to change the way your browser looks. If so, try the new Page colors feature in Microsoft Edge. The Page colors feature is especially useful for users who have vision impairments, color blindness, or light sensitivity. However, it can also help reduce eye strain and fatigue when browsing for long periods of time. You can exclude specific websites from being affected by Page colors. By default, Page colors are applied to web pages only when...
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