What’s In the New Microsoft Edge Update?
Microsoft made the announcement over on Tech Community. The update isn’t quite ready for the main branch of Edge, so it’s currently being tested in the Dev version of the browser.
The Dev version of Edge sits comfortably between the Canary version (which tests features added the day before) and the Beta version (which gives features the final touches before release). As such, we won’t see this update on the main branch for a while, but it’s still a good way to preview what’s in the works for Microsoft Edge.
There’s a lot of interesting stuff in the new Dev update, including some refinements to the new coupon and price comparison tool. It also allows non-Windows systems to create text notes on PDF files and adds Picture-in-Picture compatibility to macOS.
Of particular interest in the patch notes, however, are the following points:
This is pretty big, as it’s an easy way for people to create strong passwords with very little effort. Combine this with the password manager built into Edge, and you can generate and store strong passwords without worrying about forgetting them.
The update also brings a welcome addition to the History menu. Now you can have an icon sit beside the address bar for easy access to recently closed tabs and windows. We saw a sneak peek of this feature back when Microsoft announced the history revamp, but now people can give it a try for themselves.
Making Your Passwords Stronger With Microsoft Edge
As Microsoft takes on the rival browsers, the software giant aims to match the features that its competition has. After that, Microsoft is bound to push the browser in exciting new ways that will make it a true contender to Chrome and Firefox.
Of course, you don’t need a password generator to keep yourself safe online. There are plenty of ways to create your own passwords that are both safe and far more memorable than a string of random letters and numbers.
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