What is Microsoft Edge?

In January 2020, Microsoft released Edge—then code-named Anaheim—as the default browser on their Windows 10 and 11 operating systems. This open-source version of Edge uses the source code from Chromium, the open-source version of Google Chrome. As a result, it shares many features and menu options with Chrome but has a different overall structure and aesthetic.

Edge, the new browser that comes pre-installed with Windows 11, is one of the headline benefits of the new OS. The obvious advantage is that you don't need to install any third-party software to start browsing.

Microsoft Edge requires at least 1 GB of memory and is faster than Internet Explorer. Its new rendering engine gives you annotation features, easy-to-use icons, and a reading list that's similar to—but separate from—bookmarks. The browser offers better security as compared to Internet Explorer and various integration with Cortana, Microsoft's virtual personal assistant, etc.

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