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Patch Now: Microsoft Silently Fixes Edge Zero-Day in CVE-2026-13862 Update
Microsoft has quietly patched a security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-13862 in its Chromium-based Edge browser, confirming that the latest version is no longer susceptible to the flaw. The fix,...
Google Patches High-Severity ANGLE Sandbox Escape in Chrome 150
Google released Chrome 150.0.7871.46 on June 30, 2026, patching a high-severity vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics layer that could allow an attacker who had compromised a renderer process to escape...
Microsoft's Bing Search Now Shows a Biased Edge vs. Chrome Comparison—Here's What to Do
Microsoft is using Bing's search results page to promote its Edge browser over Google Chrome with a comparison chart that marks Edge as superior in every category—including a self-awarded...
Before You Install Edge Canary on Windows 10, Check This One Setting
Microsoft’s bleeding-edge browser test bed, Edge Canary, remains accessible to Windows 10 users through official channels, but a smooth installation hinges on whether your operating system is up to...
Apps Not Opening or Showing Blank Screens? Here’s How to Repair the Hidden Microsoft Edge Component
If you've opened a Windows application recently only to be greeted by a blank sign-in window, frozen embedded content, or a cryptic 'Runtime not found' warning, the culprit is likely sitting quietly...
Microsoft Is Testing a Default Browser Walkthrough in Edge That Opens Windows Settings for You
Microsoft is testing a new guided walkthrough in its Edge browser that physically opens the Windows Settings app and points users toward making Edge the default, according to early reports from...
The Microsoft Edge Firewall Prompt Explained: How to Stay Safe Without Breaking Browsing
A dialog box pops up after a Windows or Edge update: "Windows Defender Firewall has blocked some features of this app." Microsoft Edge is requesting network access, and you must decide whether to...
Microsoft Flags Edge Vulnerability That Bypasses Security With Just a User Click
Microsoft has acknowledged a new security flaw in its Chromium-based Edge browser, tracked as CVE-2026-58525, that could allow an attacker to bypass built-in protections if they convince a user to...
Microsoft Edge Will Save Work Downloads to OneDrive by Default Starting July 2026
Microsoft has set a July 2026 general availability target for a change in how Microsoft Edge handles file downloads on devices managed with Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM). When the update...
Microsoft Gives IT Control Over Copilot’s Web Access in Edge for Business
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a long-awaited governance feature for its Edge for Business browser: IT administrators can now specify exactly which websites the integrated Copilot AI is permitted...
Paul Thurrott Releases Slimmed-Down Windows 11 Field Guide for 2026, Dropping Edge and Embracing Continuous Updates
On July 6, 2026, tech author Paul Thurrott published the latest edition of his Windows 11 Field Guide—a book he promises will stay relevant through a new monthly update cadence. The 2026 version...
Microsoft Edge Is Lurking in Every Corner of Windows 11 – Here’s How to Rein It In
Paul Thurrott’s newly updated Windows 11 Field Guide has refocused its lens on a persistent privacy concern: Microsoft Edge’s deep integration into the operating system. Thurrott’s advice to...