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Microsoft Tests Edge Auto-Launch in Windows 11 Beta, Rekindling Browser Choice Debate
Microsoft is testing a controversial new feature in Windows 11 that automatically launches Microsoft Edge when users click web links in certain applications, according to reports from users in the...
Edge’s Canary build adds floating Copilot toolbar activated by right-click on text or images
Microsoft Edge is testing a floating Copilot toolbar that transforms how users interact with web content. The feature, currently in development, appears as a persistent sidebar that activates when...
Edge Beta 128.0.2735.0 Tests Opt-Out Banner for Windows 11 Auto-Start
Microsoft is testing a new banner in Edge Beta builds that prompts users to keep Microsoft Edge automatically launching when they sign into Windows 11. The feature, which appears to be rolling out to...
How to Install YouTube on Windows 11: Web Apps, PWAs, and Safe Alternatives Explained
Windows 11 doesn't offer an official native YouTube desktop application from Google, but Microsoft has built several methods to deliver a YouTube experience that feels surprisingly close to a...
Microsoft Edge Copilot Sidebar Issues: Troubleshooting Guide and Community Solutions
Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar has stopped loading for thousands of users, leaving a blank panel where AI assistance should appear. The problem affects both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, with...
CVE-2026-4440: Critical WebGL Flaw in Chromium Browsers Enables Arbitrary Read/Write Attacks
Microsoft and Google are racing to patch CVE-2026-4440, a critical vulnerability in Chromium's WebGL implementation that enables both out-of-bounds read and write operations. This flaw represents one...
Microsoft Edge Security Updates: How Microsoft Tracks Chromium CVE Fixes for Windows Users
Microsoft has begun publicly tracking Chromium security vulnerabilities in its official Security Update Guide, creating a transparent system for Windows users to verify when Edge patches critical...
CVE-2026-3928: Microsoft Edge Inherits Chromium Extension Policy Bypass Vulnerability
Microsoft has updated its security guidance to address CVE-2026-3928, a Chromium vulnerability affecting extension policy enforcement. The flaw, described as "insufficient policy enforcement in...
Microsoft lists Chromium flaw CVE-2026-3932 in Edge Security Update Guide for compliance tracking
Microsoft has listed CVE-2026-3932 in its Security Update Guide, marking another instance where the company publicly documents Chromium vulnerabilities affecting its Edge browser. This practice...
Microsoft Edge CVE-2026-3935: How a Web App Install UI Flaw Threatens User Security
Microsoft's latest Chromium security update addresses CVE-2026-3935, a vulnerability rated as "Medium" severity that affects the security user interface during Progressive Web App installations. The...
Microsoft Edge's Copilot Mode Takes Over New Tab Page: Privacy Concerns and User Backlash
Microsoft Edge now opens directly into a full Copilot AI workspace when users click the new tab button, eliminating the traditional new tab page for many users. This aggressive push toward an...
Microsoft Edge Security Updates: How Chromium CVEs Appear in Microsoft's Security Update Guide
Microsoft's Security Update Guide now includes Chromium-assigned CVEs for Edge, creating confusion among IT administrators accustomed to tracking only Microsoft-specific vulnerabilities. The company...