(For one, the default options force you to use Bing search, which is a crime.)
Change the default search engine
Bing isnt the best search engine for everyone (anyone?
), but unfortunately, its the default option on Edge.
If you want to switch to Google or DuckDuckGo, stick to this.
Open Edge and poke the three-dots icon in the top-right corner.
Go toSettings > Privacy, search, and services > Address bar and search.
poke the drop-down menu next toSearch engine used in the address barand change the search engine.
Next, tap the drop-down menu next toSearch on new tabs uses search box or address barand selectAddress bar.
This will ensure that the search engine on the new tab page also changes to the one you prefer.
For example, Edge has a usefulSharebutton for quickly sending links to other apps.
you’re able to add that to the toolbar and remove options you use infrequently.
Go toEdge configs > Appearanceand scroll down to theSelect which buttons to show on the toolbar:section.
Here, you could add or remove buttons and options to match your preferences.
Enable vertical tabs
Most browsers default to a horizontal tab view.
Vertical tabs allow you to maximize Edges usable screen space, and they are easy to enable.
Go toEdge parameters > Appearanceand scroll to theCustomize toolbarsection.
Click theTurn onbutton next toShow vertical tabs for all current surfing app windows.
Enable quick screenshots
Microsoft Edge has a fairly robust built-in screenshot tool.
It lets you capture custom areas on a webpage or take a scrolling screenshot of the full site.
To use this feature, pressCtrl + Shift + Son your keyboard.
Go toEdge configs > System and performanceand enableTurn on efficiency mode.
(While youre at it, check out our longer list oftips to speed up Edges performance.)
If you value your privacy, you could disable some of this data collection.
Head over toEdge options > Privacy, search, and servicesand scroll down to theOptional diagnostic datasection.
Save time and money with Shopping in Microsoft Edge.
Show suggestions to follow creators in Microsoft Edge.
Get notified when creators you follow post new content.
Get notifications of related things you could explore with Discover.
Go toEdge options > Cookies and site permissions.
Rescind any permissions that no longer seem relevant.
Next, go through the options underAll permissionsand set them carefully.
