Microsoft is planning to introduce a new Edge security feature that will protect users against malicious extensions sideloaded into the web browser.

However, it’s also possible to install Edge Add-ons using a method called sideloading, which lets you install unofficial extensions that aren’t available in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store.

Microsoft has recently made its new Microsoft Edge browser powered by Chromium available to be tested as a public preview. We have earlier talked about, installing extensions from the Chrome Web Store ...

The new feature means Edge will actively look for sideloaded extensions that are found to be malicious. If detected, Edge will automatically disable and remove them. This stops them from running and ...

Most users don’t clear their browser history as they will always want to find or revisit webpages long forgotten in the chaos of the World Wide Web. For multiple PC users, even with the many ...

Microsoft Edge is adding malicious sideloaded extension detection Other productivity and AI enhancements are in the works Edge still struggles with market share (vs. Chrome) Microsoft has announced ...

Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...

As the default browser in Windows, Edge offers a host of helpful features over Google Chrome. Here’s how to get the most out of the program. Google Chrome and Firefox are solid web browsers, but the ...

Microsoft recently collaborated with Cerence Inc. to launch a mobile work AI agent, enhancing vehicle integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot. This event coincided with the company's diverse strategic ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...

The Denver Broncos have locked down another key piece of their defense for the foreseeable future. The team on Thursday agreed to a four-year contract extension with Pro Bowl edge rusher Nik Bonitto.

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