At Ignite 2022, Microsoft unveiled several new updates coming to its Edge browser. The biggest addition is a new Microsoft Edge Workspaces feature, which allows users to collaborate on a shared set of browser tabs and relevant files with their colleagues in real time. The Workspaces feature is currently available in preview for Edge Insiders….
Microsoft has introduced a new Group Policy that should make it easier to control the Internet Explorer (IE) retirement process in enterprise environments. The “Disable IE Policy” configuration lets IT admins choose when to permanently disable IE for all end users instead of waiting for the gradual rollout. Back in June, Microsoft announced the long-awaited…
August was relatively quiet as Microsoft prepares to begin rolling out Windows 11 22H2 in the coming month or two. But nevertheless, there are some important updates to Windows 11 on Arm, the Windows Subsystem for Android, and Insider builds. So, let’s get started. Microsoft Edge 104 released and new sidebar rolling out Microsoft released…
Last Update: Aug 31, 2022
In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith explains how Progressive Web Apps could change the future of apps across all platforms.
Last Update: Aug 24, 2022
As I sat down to write this month’s installment of What’s New in Windows, I thought that there hadn’t been much news in July. That is until I started checking the updates to builds in the Insider Program. It really is a lot. So, let’s get started with the most important news for Windows users…
Microsoft has started rolling out Edge version 104 to the Stable channel. This new update brings some improvements to the enhanced security mode to make the browsing experience more secure on less popular websites, and some new policies for IT admins. The enhanced security mode (previously known as the Super Duper Secure mode) launched in…
Last Update: Jul 06, 2022
Microsoft has started rolling out the Edge WebView2 Runtime to Windows 10 consumer devices. The Microsoft Edge WebView 2 control allows developers to embed web-based content into their applications. For those unfamiliar, Edge WebView2 is used by a wide range of applications, including Microsoft 365 apps. It helps developers to keep a consistent look and…
Last Update: Jun 15, 2022
Microsoft is finally ending support for its Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) web browser on June 15. This change will impact certain versions of Windows 10 that follow the semiannual channel release update cycle. “The Internet Explorer (IE) 11 desktop application will end support for Windows 10 semi-annual channel starting June 15, 2022,” the company explained…
Microsoft has announced that it’s adding a new built-in virtual private network (VPN) service to its Edge browser. This VPN feature, called “Microsoft Edge Secure Network, is now live in the latest Canary builds for select Insiders. It enables users to enhance security & privacy by preventing online tracking and keeping their location secure when…
Last Update: Apr 07, 2022
Windows 10 feature updates could become once yearly, and Microsoft Ignite brings announcements for Edge and Windows Virtual Desktop.