Discover 10 Secret Gems in Microsoft Edge (and Learn How to Make the Most of Them!)

Did you know that Microsoft Edge, the amazing browser from Microsoft, is packed with incredible features that most people don’t even know about? Today, I’m going to share with you some of the best-kept secrets of this powerful browser and show you how to use them like a pro!

Microsoft Edge is constantly evolving to enhance our web browsing experience. With each update, it brings us exciting new features and fixes to stay ahead of the competition. From innovative features like side tabs and read aloud, Microsoft Edge is constantly raising the bar.

Hey there! I want to share some awesome features of Microsoft Edge that you may not know about. Don’t worry, even if you’re familiar with other web browsers, Edge has some unique tricks up its sleeve. Let’s dive in and I’ll walk you through how to use them.

Discover the Best Free Extensions for Microsoft Edge

Just like Chrome and Firefox, Microsoft Edge has its own set of extensions. These handy little tools can add all sorts of cool features to your browser. If you want to learn more about them, keep reading!

Protect Your Online Privacy by Clearing Browsing History on Exit

Your browser holds a ton of information about your online activities. It’s like a treasure chest of your personal data! If you’re concerned about your privacy, it’s a good idea to clear your browsing history every time you close your browser. Don’t worry, I’ll show you how.

Luckily, Microsoft Edge has a feature that allows you to automatically clear your browsing history. You can set it up to automatically clear your history at certain times. Here’s how you can do it:

In this task, I will guide you on how to modify your Microsoft Edge settings. Let’s get started:

1. First, open Microsoft Edge by clicking on the options button and selecting “Settings”.
2. In the settings menu, look for “Clear browsing data” and click on “Choose what to clear”.
3. Now, select the items that you want to clear and click on the “Clear” button.
4. Finally, toggle on the option that says “Always clear this when I close the browser”.

Customize your start pages

If there are specific web pages that you visit every time you open your browser, you can easily configure them to open automatically. This way, Microsoft Edge will launch with those pages ready for you to browse.

If you’re excited to learn how to set multiple start pages on Microsoft Edge, let’s continue:

1. First, I’ll click on the options button in my browser and select “Settings”.
2. Next, I’ll choose “A specific page or pages” for the option that says “Open Microsoft Edge with”. Then I’ll enter a URL in the textbox and click save to set that address as my startup page.
3. Finally, I’ll click the “Add new page” button to add more links.

Choose the dark/black theme

If you prefer, you can switch to a darker theme in Microsoft Edge. This makes it easier to work in the dark and puts less strain on your eyes, allowing you to work longer.

Did you know that changing your browser to a dark theme not only looks cool but also helps save battery power? It’s true! Let me show you how you can do it:

First, let me walk you through the steps to enable the dark mode on your browser:

1. Click on the options button at the top of your browser and select “Settings.”

2. Look for the option that says “Choose a theme” and select “Dark.”

Now, let’s talk about a cool feature: having the web page read aloud to you!

Sometimes, we all get busy or tired and reading a page can be difficult. That’s when you can ask your browser to read the contents of a web page aloud while you relax and listen. You can even adjust the reading speed or pause it if you need to.

To activate this feature, simply click on the options button and select “Read aloud.” Alternatively, you can right-click on the page and choose “Read aloud” from the options.

Lastly, I want to mention another handy feature: adding any page to your Reading list.

==”Ask to read aloud a web page”==”When you are too busy or too tired to read a page by yourself, you can ask your browser to read aloud the contents of a web page while you sit back and enjoy listening to it. You can also adjust the reading speed or pause the reading by clicking the person icon shown in the browser’s read-aloud bar.”==”You can activate its read-aloud feature by clicking the options button and choosing the option named “Read aloud”. Please note that you can also right-click on the page and select “Read aloud” from the options.”==”Add any page to Reading list”==

You know how sometimes you come across an article or blog post that seems really interesting, but you just don’t have the time to read it right then and there? Well, I’ve got a solution for you! You can actually save that page to your Reading List and come back to it whenever you have some free time.

Creating your own Reading List in MS Edge is super easy. Just follow these steps to save web pages for later:

1. First, let’s open a page in MS Edge. All you need to do is click the little star in the address bar.
2. Next, look for the “Reading list” button and give it a click. Then, click the “Add” button.

Highlighting web pages & PDFs

Did you know that you can actually add notes, draw, or highlight on a web page or a PDF? It’s pretty amazing! And the best part is, MS Edge is the only browser that lets you do it so easily. All you have to do is click the “Add notes” button right next to the address bar, and you’ll enter the annotations mode.

Once you’re in the annotations mode, you’ll see a handy toolbar with different tools. You can use these tools to add a note, highlight important parts, or even clip a section of the page. Everything can be done right there in your browser, without any extra hassle. And when you’re done, you can save your annotated page and share it with others. It’s that simple!

Save your tabs for later

When I’m browsing the web, I often find myself opening multiple tabs. It’s so easy to do, but it can quickly become overwhelming to keep track of them all.

Luckily, MS Edge has a great feature called “Set tabs aside” that can help you keep your tabs organized and avoid getting overwhelmed while you browse the internet.

Hey there! Want to know a cool trick in Microsoft Edge? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you!

So, picture this: you’re browsing the web, right? And you’ve got all these tabs open, just like a pro. But suddenly, you need to close everything and start fresh. What do you do?

No worries! Microsoft Edge has got your back with a nifty little feature. See that button over on the left side of your tabs bar? Yep, the one that says “Set these tabs aside”? Just give it a click, and voila! All your tabs are whisked away to a temporary spot, safe and sound.

Now, when you want those tabs back, it’s as easy as pie. Just hit the “Tabs you’ve set aside” button, and click “Restore tabs”. It’s like magic! Your tabs will appear right before your eyes, just the way you left them.

But wait, there’s more! Microsoft Edge has even more tricks up its sleeve. Let me tell you about the awesome ways you can customize your new tabs page.

How to Customize Microsoft Edge’s New Tabs Page

Guess what? You can actually change what shows up when you open a new tab in Microsoft Edge. How cool is that? Just follow these simple steps:

First, click on the three dots in the top-right corner of your browser window. Then, select “Settings” from the menu that pops up. Cool, right?

Next, scroll down a bit until you see the “Open Microsoft Edge with” section. You’ll find a drop-down menu there. Click on it and select “A specific page or pages”.

Now, you’re in control! Just type in the web address of the page you want to see when you open a new tab. You can choose any site you like: your favorite news page, a cool blog, or even a cute cat video. It’s all up to you!

So, go ahead and make your new tabs page your own. Have fun exploring all the possibilities!

Check Out the Reading View

Here’s another neat feature of Microsoft Edge: Reading View. It’s perfect for when you want to focus on the text and remove all the distractions.

When you come across an article or a web page you want to read without all the frills, just click on the “Reading View” button. It’s that little book icon in the address bar. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

And guess what? Reading View has some awesome tools to make your reading experience even better. You can highlight parts of speech, see syllables, and more. It’s like having your own personal editor right in your browser. How cool is that?

So there you have it, folks! Microsoft Edge is packed with handy features to make your browsing experience smooth and enjoyable. Go ahead and give them a try. Happy browsing!

When you’re reading, it’s important to understand what you’re reading. That’s where the grammar tools package in the reading view comes in handy. It can help you better understand the text by providing grammar assistance. To activate the grammar features, just follow these simple steps:

1. When you’re reading, just click anywhere on the article.
2. Then click on the toolbar at the top of the page, where it says “Grammar tools”.
3. If you don’t have the package yet, no worries. Just click “GET” to install it.
4. Once the package is installed, click on “Grammar tools” again, and select the options you need for your work.

Take a look at all the previews of the tabs

With Microsoft Edge’s tab preview feature, you can see little pictures of each tab you have open. This is super useful when you have a bunch of tabs from the same website, and you need to find the right one based on what you can see in the picture.

Have you ever wanted to see a preview of your tabs before opening them? Well, you’re in luck! Just click on the “Show tab preview” button, located right next to the “New tab” button, and activate the tab preview bar. This feature allows you to get a glimpse of what’s inside each tab without actually opening it. It’s a convenient way to quickly find the tab you’re looking for without any hassle. So go ahead, give it a try and see how it enhances your browsing experience!

Get the Dark Mode Experience on Any Web Page

Hey, have you ever wanted to read a web page or watch a video in dark mode? Well, I’ve got some exciting news for you! There’s an extension for Microsoft Edge called “Turn off the lights” that can make it happen.

Once you install this handy extension, a lamp button magically appears right beside the address bar. It’s like having your very own light switch for the web!

To use this nifty feature, just click on the lamp button. It’s super easy! Want to turn off the lights again? Just click the button once more. The choice is all yours.

Ready to get started? Here’s how to install and enable the “Turn off the lights” extension:

1. First, let’s start by clicking on the options button, represented by the arrow symbol, and then select the Extensions option from the menu.
2. Once you’re in the Extensions section, click on the option that says “Explore more extensions”. This will take you to the Microsoft Store, where you can search for and install the extension called “Turn off the lights”.
3. After installing the extension, go back to the options button, click on it again, and select the Extensions option once more.
4. In the Extensions section, you will see the “Turn it on” button next to the newly installed extension. Click on this button to enable the extension.

Prevent tracking with Ghostery

If you want to prevent tracking elements from following you during your browsing sessions, Ghostery is a great extension to have. It offers advanced anti-tracking features that effectively safeguard your online privacy, similar to the tracking protection feature found in Mozilla Firefox.

Hey there! Did you know that Ghostery is an awesome tool that not only blocks annoying ads, but also gets rid of those intrusive advertisements that can distract you from the good stuff on web pages? Sound interesting? Well, here’s how you can install and enable Ghostery:

Here’s what you can do to explore some of the lesser-known features of Microsoft Edge:

1. First, click on the options button in MS Edge, and then click on Extensions.
2. Look for the link that says “Explore more extensions” and click on it. This will take you to the Microsoft Store, where you can search for and install the Ghostery extension.
3. Once you’ve installed Ghostery, go back to the options button and select Extensions.
4. Finally, click on the “Turn it on” button to enable the Ghostery extension.

That’s all it takes to unlock these cool features in Microsoft Edge! I encourage you to give them a try and see how they can boost your productivity while using the browser.