Category: Microsoft Edge

Recover Forgotten Internet Usernames and Passwords in Edge in Windows 11

Sometimes you just can’t remember what your username or password is for a specific website, but Microsoft’s Edge web browser in Windows 11 can help with this. Open Settings in Edge by clicking the three dots icon near the top right corner of the window,…

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Setting and Securing Your Internet Privacy in Edge

While Windows 11 allows you to control your personal data privacy when using your PC, there are additional settings in the Microsoft Edge web browser you will almost certainly want to look at. You access these within Edge by clicking the menu (Three Dots) icon…

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Add and Manage Languages and Spell-Checking in Edge in Windows 10

Microsoft’s Edge browser gives you full control over the languages used and installed in the browser, and that are also used for automatic spell-checking when you type into web forms. To access the language settings, open the main menu in Edge by clicking the menu…

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Bypass Websites that Block Adblockers in Windows 10

Adverts online can be annoying, especially auto-play videos, and so adblockers such as the hugely popular Adblock Plus have grown in popularity significantly in recent years. Unfortunately this also means that an ever increasing number of websites are blocking your access if you have an…

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Make Websites and Articles Easier to Read with Immersive Reader in Windows 10

Websites can be messy with different menus, options, panels and adverts scattered across your screen, and even moving in the background, causing distraction. Fortunately Microsoft’s Edge web browser includes an Immersive Reader feature that can make them much easier to see and read. You can access…

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Change How the Microsoft Edge Home Page Looks in Windows 10

If you use the default search home page in Microsoft’s Edge web browser you can easily change its look and feel. Click the (cog) Settings icon near the top right corner of the page to display different options. The first, Focused presents a clean page with quick…

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Make Websites Easier to See and Read in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

If you find websites difficult to see and read you can zoom into sites and make the text on sites larger in Microsoft’s Edge browser. From the main browser window, click the Menu icon (⋯) in the top right corner of the browser window to…

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Recover Lost or Forgotten Passwords in Edge in Windows 10

Microsoft’s Edge browser comes with a password manager that can remember your usernames and passwords for websites, and network locations, and auto-fill these into sign in fields for you. Some websites, such as banking sites, don’t always co-operate however. Edge makes it easy for you…

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Listen to Websites with Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

If you find websites difficult to see or read, you can easily get Microsoft’s Edge browser to read websites to you instead. To access this, click the Menu icon (⋯) in the top right corner of the browser window (there’s no keyboard shortcut for this…

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Configuring Settings and Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10

Microsoft’s Edge web browser is highly configurable and customisable. You can do this by clicking the Menu icon (⋯) in the top right corner of the browser window, and from the menu that appears click Settings. The available settings in Edge are separated into categories which…

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