Microsoft Edge is a modern web browser developed by Microsoft, built on the open-source Chromium engine. This gives it high compatibility with websites and extensions originally designed for Chrome, while also delivering performance improvements and features unique to Edge. Available on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, Edge ensures seamless synchronization of bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and settings across devices, providing a unified browsing experience.

Edge is known for its speed and optimized performance, making it particularly efficient in terms of memory and battery usage, especially on Windows devices. Users have control over their online privacy through customizable tracking prevention settings (Basic, Balanced, or Strict), helping block unwanted trackers. Additionally, the browser integrates deeply with Microsoft services like Office 365, OneDrive, and Bing, making it the ideal choice for those already using Microsoft’s ecosystem.

Some standout features of Microsoft Edge include Collections, which allows users to organize web content for easier research and idea management. The built-in Immersive Reader offers a clutter-free reading experience, stripping webpages down to just the essential text and supporting text-to-speech and other grammar tools. Web Capture makes it easy to take and annotate screenshots of websites, while the Password Monitor alerts users if their passwords have been compromised in any security breaches.