Microsoft Edge
24 questions
How to transfer data from Chrome to Edge?
•Menu (⋯) → Settings → Profiles.
•Import browser data.
•Select Chrome from the list.
•Check: bookmarks, passwords, history, extensions.
•Click 'Import'.
How to use vertical tabs in Edge?
•Click the vertical tabs icon in the top left.
•Or Ctrl+Shift+,.
•Tabs will move to the sidebar.
•Pin or collapse them.
•Right-click for settings.
How to enable sleeping tabs in Edge?
•Menu (⋯) → Settings → System and performance.
•Turn on 'Save resources with sleeping tabs'.
•Set inactivity time.
•Add exceptions for important sites.
How to use collections in Edge?
•Click the Collections icon on the toolbar.
•Or Ctrl+Shift+Y.
•Create a new collection.
•Add pages, images, notes.
•Export to Word or Excel.
How to disable Copilot in Edge?
•Menu (⋯) → Settings → Sidebar.
•Copilot → toggle off.
•Settings → Appearance → remove the Copilot button.
•For complete disablement, use group policies.
How to clear browser data in Edge?
•Ctrl+Shift+Delete.
•Or Settings → Privacy, search, and services.
•'Choose what to clear'.
•Check the items: cache, cookies, history.
•Select the time range.
How to enable IE mode in Edge?
•Settings → Default browser.
•Enable 'Allow sites to be reloaded in IE mode'.
•Add sites to the list.
•Menu → Reload in IE mode.
•Needed for old corporate websites.
How to use immersive reading in Edge?
•Open an article.
•Click the book icon in the address bar.
•Or press F9.
•Customize: font size, spacing, theme.
•Enable read aloud for narration.
How to install Chrome extensions in Edge?
•Edge is based on Chromium.
•Open Chrome Web Store.
•Click 'Allow extensions from other stores'.
•Install extensions as usual.
•Most Chrome extensions are compatible.
How to set the startup page in Edge?
•Settings → Start, home page, and new tabs.
•On startup: open a new tab, previous tabs, specific pages.
•Customize the home button.
•Set the new tab page.
How to enable synchronization in Edge?
•Sign in with a Microsoft account.
•Settings → Profiles → Synchronization.
•Choose what to sync.
•Data is available on all devices with Edge.
How to use the PDF editor in Edge?
•Open PDF in Edge.
•Toolbar at the top.
•Drawing, highlighting, text notes.
•Fill out forms.
•Save changes: Ctrl+S.
How to take a screenshot in Edge?
•Ctrl+Shift+S.
•Or menu → Capture web page.
•Choose: area or full page.
•Edit, add annotations.
•Save or copy.
How to manage passwords in Edge?
•Settings → Profiles → Passwords.
•View saved passwords.
•Enable password generator.
•Password monitor checks for leaks.
•Export/import passwords.
How to enable performance mode in Edge?
•Settings → System and performance.
•Turn on 'Efficiency mode'.
•Choose when to activate: always, on battery, on load.
•Limits background tab activity.
How to use the sidebar in Edge?
•Ctrl+Shift+/ or the icon on the right.
•Pin apps: Outlook, calculator, translator.
•Open websites in the sidebar.
•Use Split screen for two sites.
How to disable page preloading in Edge?
•Settings → Privacy, search, and services.
•Scroll to 'Services'.
•Turn off 'Preload pages'.
•Saves traffic but slows down transitions.
How to change the Edge search engine?
•Settings → Privacy, search, and services.
•Scroll to 'Address bar and search'.
•Choose a search engine.
•Manage → add your own.
How to enable Kids Mode in Edge?
•Profile icon → View in Kids Mode.
•Select age group: 5-8 or 9-12 years.
•Content filtering, only allowed sites.
•Safe Bing search.
•Time limit.
How to pin a site to the taskbar from Edge?
•Open the desired site.
•Menu (⋯) → More tools → Pin to taskbar.
•Or 'Launch at Windows startup'.
•The site opens as an app.
Microsoft Edge: how to speed up the browser and reduce resource consumption?
On the topic of «Microsoft Edge» start simple: update the browser, clear cache/cookies for the problematic site, and disable extensions one by one.
Microsoft Edge: how to configure privacy, security, and tracker protection?
Practice for «Microsoft Edge»: check in private mode and in another browser. It quickly shows whether the problem is with the site or with the profile/extensions.
Microsoft Edge: how to manage profiles and synchronization?
Answer for «Microsoft Edge»: enable synchronization, but keep 2FA and backup codes. Security is more important than convenience.
Microsoft Edge: how to troubleshoot extensions and sites?
For «Microsoft Edge»: it’s useful to set up a password manager and tracker blocker, but don’t install dozens of extensions at once.