Microsoft released its brand-new stable update for Microsoft Edge. Just like expected, the update comes with both security fixes and new features.
With the update to version 107, Microsoft Edge users have a fresh new interface that’s fully-featured with new sidebar.
The sidebar lets you quickly access tools such as Diagnostic Tools, Find Files and Windows Settings all from the right-hand column. Microsoft explains that enterprise users will also be able to further control the sidebar with new policies included in the update.
The Microsoft Edge browser has a side-by-side interface, which lets you use productivity tools without having to flip back and forth between two windows. The default features for enterprise users are: Search, Discover, Office.com, and Outlook. Administrators can control the availability and configure the Microsoft Edge browser using the HubsSidebarEnabled, ExtensionInstallBlockList, and ExtensionInstallForceList policies. The extension ID for each sidebar app can be found at edge://sidebar-internals.
The new policies of Microsoft Edge 107 are meant to provide users with more control over their browser startup.
Microsoft Edge keeps track of its users and the URLs they have chosen to open at startup. It’s a simple process, too. The RestoreOnStartupUserURLsEnabled policy lets users add or remove their own URLs to this list while keeping the mandatory list in place.
If you want to download the latest version of Microsoft Edge, you can either use the links available in this article or turn to the built-in auto-update engine that is bundled with the browser. The rollout is already underway, so manually checking for updates in Microsoft Edge should let you get it in a matter of seconds.
Microsoft has also launched a major update, Microsoft Edge 106.0.1370.59 which includes fixes for various bugs and performance issues specific to the Extended Stable Channel.
