Serious Discussion Microsoft Edge Stable (Chromium) Now Available for Download

[Pat MacKnife]

Edge updated to 91.0.864.70

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Edge 91.0.864.71 released

• Fixed various bugs and performance issues.
• Microsoft has released the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel Version 91.0.864.71, which incorporates the latest Security Updates of the Chromium project. This update contains CVE-2021-30563 which has been reported by the Chromium team as having an exploit in the wild.
• Security Fixes -> CVE-2021-30541, CVE-2021-30559, CVE-2021-30560, CVE-2021-30561, CVE-2021-30562, CVE-2021-30563 und CVE-2021-30564.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Microsoft Edge can now be downloaded from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11

At the Windows 11 event, Microsoft said that the new store will support apps like PWAs, Win32 and more. Now, the company has made the Edge web browser available through the store for Windows Insiders.

www.neowin.net

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Waiting for version 92 to catch up with chrome.

Week of 22-Jul-2021

Microsoft Edge release schedule

Microsoft Edge release schedule

docs.microsoft.com

 

[silversurfer]

What about improvements "font rendering", for me that would be interesting to enable manually even on stable Edge 92

• Improvements to font rendering. Improvements have been made to the rendering of text to improve clarity and reduce blurriness. Please note: this is a Controlled Feature Rollout. If you don’t see this feature, please check back shortly as we continue our rollout.

Microsoft Edge release notes for Beta Channel

Microsoft Edge release notes for Beta Channel

docs.microsoft.com

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

What about improvements "font rendering", for me that would be interesting to enable manually even on stable Edge 92

Microsoft Edge release notes for Beta Channel

Microsoft Edge release notes for Beta Channel

docs.microsoft.com

For my work this could be an interesting option:

• Users can easily get to Internet Explorer mode on Microsoft Edge. Starting with Microsoft Edge version 92, users can reload a site in Internet Explorer mode on Microsoft Edge instead of relying on the standalone IE 11 application while waiting for a site to be configured in the Enterprise Mode Site List. Users will be prompted to add the site to their local site list such that navigating to the same page in Microsoft Edge will automatically render in IE mode for the next 30 days. You can use the InternetExplorerIntegrationReloadInIEModeAllowed policy to configure this experience and allow access to the IE mode entry points as well as the ability to add sites to the local site list. You can use the InternetExplorerIntegrationLocalSiteListExpirationDays policy to adjust the number of days to keep sites on the local site list. Note that KB5003698 or later is required for Windows 10, version 1909; or KB5003690 or later is required for Windows 10, version 2004, Windows 10, version 20H2, or Windows 10, version 21H1 for the end-to-end experience.

We only need one site in IE mode and it takes a long time till it is added by IT in in the Enterprise Mode Site List. No more IE

For general security this will be a good one:

• Automatic HTTPS. Users will have the option to upgrade navigation from HTTP to HTTPS on domains likely to support this more secure protocol. This support can also be configured to attempt delivery over HTTPS for all domains. Please note: we are experimenting with this feature and this behavior won’t be seen if you have opted out of experiments.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

For general security this will be a good one:

Did you have any sites which need this?

 

[silversurfer]

Microsoft Edge 92 starts rolling out to mainstream users​

On July 22, Microsoft began rolling out version 92 of its Chromium-based browser to the Stable Channel, meaning mainstream users. The new version includes a number of new features, including a new Password Health Dashboard.

The Password Health Dashboard is meant to help users refrain from using the same password across multiple sites and to identify whether their passwords are strong enough. Microsoft already has a Password Monitor feature for detecting whether their credentials saved to autofill have been detected on the dark web and Password Generator, an option for auto-generating passwords .

Edge 92 also will allow users to bring their saved credentials into other apps and browsers on their phones when using Edge on Mobile. Saved login information from the browser can be used to log into mobile apps like Instagram and Pinterest.

According to Microsoft's Edge release notes, other features that will be part of Edge 92 include natural language search for browser history on the address bar; MHTML files opening in default in Internet Explorer mode; synchronization of payment information across devices; the ability to manage extensions from the toolbar; and an option to navigate from HTTP to HTTPS on domains that support HTTPS.

Officials also touted the availability of a new Microsoft Outlook Extension that will allow them to see their most recent personal and/or work emails, to-do lists and calendars without having to open a new tab or app.

Microsoft Edge 92 starts rolling out to mainstream users

Microsoft is adding a handful of new features, including a Password Health Dashboard, to version 92 of its Chromium-based Edge browser.

www.zdnet.com

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Did you have any sites which need this?

Not a lot but some small Dutch websites apparently still have a http version and sometimes Google finds those instead of the https version.

 

[SeriousHoax]

After receiving user feedback, Edge decided not to follow Chrome with this extension menu button almost a year ago I think. But with Edge 92, now it's here. I don't really like it. An extra button that could've been avoided. I very much prefer the previous design.

 

[oldschool]

An extra button that could've been avoided. I very much prefer the previous design.

I'm with you there, my friend!

 

[oldschool]

@SeriousHoax I just updated and you may hide that button! I don't remember being able to on Brave.

 

[bjm_]

 

[oldschool]

@bjm or right-click on the address bar --> then on "hide from toolbar", which is very easy.

 

[bjm_]

 

[S M G]

@bjm or right-click on the address bar --> then on "hide from toolbar", which is very easy.

But if you hide the extensions button, you won't be able to hide the extensions individually unless you enable that button back again.

 

[oldschool]

But if you hide the extensions button, you won't be able to hide the extensions individually unless you enable that button back again.

True, but not important for a setup that doesn't change. Choices, choices ...

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Version 92.0.902.55: July 22

Microsoft has released the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel (Version 92.0.902.55), which incorporates the latest Security Updates of the Chromium project. For more information, see the Security Update Guide

This update contains the following Microsoft Edge-specific update:

• CVE-2021-36928
• CVE-2021-36929
• CVE-2021-36931

Release notes for Microsoft Edge Security Updates

Release notes for Microsoft Edge Security Updates

docs.microsoft.com

Feature updates

Users can easily get to Internet Explorer mode on Microsoft Edge. Starting with Microsoft Edge version 92, users can reload a site in Internet Explorer mode on Microsoft Edge instead of relying on the standalone IE 11 application while waiting for a site to be configured in the Enterprise Mode Site List. Users will be prompted to add the site to their local site list such that navigating to the same page in Microsoft Edge will automatically render in IE mode for the next 30 days. You can use the InternetExplorerIntegrationReloadInIEModeAllowed policy to configure this experience and allow access to the IE mode entry points as well as the ability to add sites to the local site list. You can use the InternetExplorerIntegrationLocalSiteListExpirationDays policy to adjust the number of days to keep sites on the local site list. Note that KB5003698 or later is required for Windows 10, version 1909; or KB5003690 or later is required for Windows 10, version 2004, Windows 10, version 20H2, or Windows 10, version 21H1 for the end-to-end experience.

MHTML files will default to opening in Internet Explorer mode. Starting in Microsoft Edge version 92 Stable, MHTML file types will automatically open in Internet Explorer mode on Microsoft Edge instead of the Internet Explorer (IE11) application. This is most commonly observed while trying to view Outlook emails in a browser. This change will occur only if IE11 is the default handler for this file type. If you'd prefer to change this, you can do so prior to installing the Stable version 92 update using this guidance.

"Disable developer mode extensions" warning can be permanently dismissed. Beginning with Microsoft Edge version 92, you can turn off the warning "Disable developer mode extensions" by clicking on the 'Don't show this again' option.

Manage your extensions right from the toolbar. The all-new extensions menu on the toolbar will allow you to hide/pin extensions easily. The quick links to manage extensions and find new extensions will make it easy for you to find new extensions and manage your existing ones.

Default for autoplay will be set to Limited. To help you maintain your focus online, we have changed the default for autoplaying media to Limit from Allow, beginning with Microsoft Edge version 92.

Payment instruments are now synced across devices. Beginning with Microsoft Edge version 92, you have the option to synchronize your payment information across your signed in devices. Please note: this is a Controlled Feature Rollout. If you don’t see this feature, please check back shortly as we continue our rollout. Currently this feature is available only in the US and only for MSA users (not AAD)

Improvements to font rendering. Improvements have been made to the rendering of text to improve clarity and reduce blurriness. Please note: this is a Controlled Feature Rollout. If you don’t see this feature, please check back shortly as we continue our rollout.

Toolbar button features like Favorites and Collections will remember the user's choice to pin them to the side of the window. Now enabled by default, if the user chooses to pin a toolbar button, it will always open in the pinned state until they decide to unpin.

Users can now manage the 'Allow single sign-on for work or school sites using this profile' option via group policy. 'Allow single sign-on for work or school sites using this profile' allows non-AAD profiles to be able to use single sign-on for work or school sites using work or school credentials present on the machine. This option shows up for end-users as a toggle in Settings -> Profiles -> Profile Preferences for non-AAD profiles only. You can use the AADWebSiteSSOUsingThisProfileEnabled policy to configure the behavior.

Password health It’s important to use strong, unique passwords across different accounts to stay safe online. However, that's easier said than done and most users exhibit poor password habits like using weak passwords that are easy to guess, or reuse the same strong passwords across accounts.

With this latest version of Microsoft Edge, your task of using strong and unique passwords becomes a little bit easier! Microsoft Edge will now tell you whether saved passwords are strong enough and also indicate whether they’ve been used across multiple sites, helping you stay safer online. You can find your password health information in your list of saved passwords in the edge://settings/passwords page.

Added privacy for your saved passwords If you are using a device you share with others or have left your computer unlocked for whatever reason, you can now opt for a second verification using your device password to avoid others getting access to your website passwords. Simple!

Outlook extension. Stay on top of your Microsoft Outlook inbox, calendar, tasks and more without having to open a new browser window. You can get the new Outlook extension here: Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Edge Addons

Microsoft Edge release notes for Stable Channel

Microsoft Edge release notes for Stable Channel

docs.microsoft.com

 

[Moonhorse]

nice

 

[S M G]

True, but not important for a setup that doesn't change. Choices, choices ...

Well, It's just an eyesore, that's all.